Chained in Silence: Black Women and Convict Labor in the New South
(Part of the Justice, Power, and Politics Series)
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In 1868, the state of Georgia began to make its rapidly growing population of prisoners available for hire. The resulting convict leasing system ensnared not only men but also African American women, who were forced to labor in camps and factories to make profits for private investors. In this vivid work of history, Talitha L. LeFlouria draws from a rich array of primary sources to piece together the stories of these women, recounting what they endured...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1469630001
ISBN13:9781469630007
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:University of North Carolina Press
Length:280 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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