Neither fugitive nor free Atlantic slavery, freedom suits, and the legal culture of travel
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New York : New York University Press, [2009].
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1 online resource (348 pages) : illustrations, mapages
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English
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9780814795460 (e-book)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Studies lawsuits to gain freedom for slaves on the grounds of their having traveled to free territory, starting with Somerset v. Stewart (England, 1772), Commonwealth v. Aves (Massachussetts, 1836), Dred Scott v. Sanford, and cases brought questioning the legitimacy of Negro Seamen Acts in the antebellum coastal South. These lawsuits and accounts of them are compared to fugitive slave narratives to shed light on both. The differing impact of freedom obtained from such suits for men and women (women could claim that their children were free, once they were judged free) is examined.
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American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Blacks -- Travel -- History -- 19th century.
Law and literature -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Law in literature.
Slave narratives -- History and criticism.
Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery in literature.
Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slaves -- Travel -- History -- 19th century.
American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Blacks -- Travel -- History -- 19th century.
Law and literature -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Law in literature.
Slave narratives -- History and criticism.
Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery in literature.
Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slaves -- Travel -- History -- 19th century.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wong, E. L. (2009). Neither fugitive nor free: Atlantic slavery, freedom suits, and the legal culture of travel . New York University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wong, Edlie L.. 2009. Neither Fugitive nor Free: Atlantic Slavery, Freedom Suits, and the Legal Culture of Travel. New York University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wong, Edlie L.. Neither Fugitive nor Free: Atlantic Slavery, Freedom Suits, and the Legal Culture of Travel New York University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wong, Edlie L.. Neither Fugitive nor Free: Atlantic Slavery, Freedom Suits, and the Legal Culture of Travel New York University Press, 2009.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction: traveling slaves and the geopolitics of freedom -- Emancipation after "the Laws of Englishmen" -- Choosing kin in antislavery literature and law -- Gender of freedom before Dred Scott -- Crime of color in the Negro Seaman Acts -- Conclusion: fictions of free travel. | |
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