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Slavery and Freedom in Texas

- Stories from the Courtroom, 1821-1871

About Slavery and Freedom in Texas

In these absorbing accounts of five court cases, Jason A. Gilmer offers intimate glimpses into Texas society in the time of slavery. Each story unfolds along boundaries - between men and women, slave and free, black and white, rich and poor, old and young - as rigid social orders are upset in ways that drive people into the courtroom.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780820351636
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 258
  • Published:
  • November 29, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 380 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 13, 2024

Description of Slavery and Freedom in Texas

In these absorbing accounts of five court cases, Jason A. Gilmer offers intimate glimpses into Texas society in the time of slavery. Each story unfolds along boundaries - between men and women, slave and free, black and white, rich and poor, old and young - as rigid social orders are upset in ways that drive people into the courtroom.

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