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Voices of the Enslaved: Love, Labor, and Longing in French Louisiana

bySophie White

In Voices of the Enslaved, Sophie White presents a historical account centered on love, Labor, and Longing in French Louisiana. Moving between close detail and context, the book explains the forces surrounding its subject and connects them to the wider field of history. Specific examples keep the larger argument tangible and reveal why familiar explanations do not always account for the full story. What emerges is a nuanced account of the subject, its immediate consequences, and its wider meaning. It is written for readers seeking substance as well as a clear path through the material.

Publisher

Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture

Publication date

2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

352

ISBN

9781469666266