Freedom's port : the African American community of Baltimore, 1790-1860 / Christopher Phillips.

Author/creator Phillips, Christopher
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©1997.
Descriptionxiii, 350 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesBlacks in the New World
Blacks in the New World. ^A227705
Contents Slavery and the growth of Baltimore -- The roots of quasi-freedom -- The urban mélange -- The contours of quasi-freedom -- Climbing Jacob's ladder -- The maturation of a Black community -- "Cursed with freedom" -- "Freedom shall not perish".
Local noteLittle-305874--305131011409S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [299]-336) and index.
LCCN 96045818
ISBN0252023153 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0252066189 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F189.B19 N47 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold