Slave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry
Slave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
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BetaSlave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998736
Book • Nonfiction
Chesapeake And Lowcountry • 18th century
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Slave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry by Philip D. Morgan examines the cultural life of enslaved individuals in the Chesapeake and Lowcountry regions during the eighteenth century. Morgan explores how these individuals preserved and adapted African cultural elements, such as language, music, and religion, amidst the oppressive conditions of slavery.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
Mysterious
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Slave Counterpoint by Philip D. Morgan is widely acclaimed for its thorough research and nuanced exploration of black culture in the Chesapeake and Lowcountry. Praise centers on its depth and rich detail, though some critics note it can be dense. Overall, it offers invaluable insights into the complexities of 18th-century African American life.
Who Should Read Slave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry?
Readers interested in Slave Counterpoint likely have a passion for African American history, cultural studies, or historiography, similar to those who appreciate The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James or Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese, for its in-depth analysis of 18th-century slave life and culture.
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Book • Nonfiction
Chesapeake And Lowcountry • 18th century
1998
Adult
18+ years
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