Examining the emergence of the modern conception of free labor--labor that could not be legally compelled; even though voluntarily agreed upon--Steinfeld explains how English law dominated the early American colonies; making violation of al labor agreements punishable by imprisonment. By the eighteenth century; traditional legal restrictions no longer applied to many kinds of colonial workers; but it was not until the nineteenth century that indentured servitude came to be regarded as similar to slavery.
#635908 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 1998-12-07Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.20 x 6.13l; 1.71 #File Name: 0807847453480 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed reading about female preachers of long agoBy Frankie SimmonsEnjoyed reading about female preachers of long ago; especially about their personal lives and the reactions they received from those who did not necessarily approve of women preachers.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Interesting Reading!By Brenda KelleyWell written and researched. Berkus did a good job of uncovering information on female preachers in America; a subject long left in obscurity.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Forgotten Women MinistersBy Barbara AndersonThis book will reveal forgotten women who paved the way for women today in ministry. Research has been conducted and the findings are great!
