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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of free Black people in Philadelphia during the 1830s. Published in the midst of the growing abolitionist movement, the book's authors, a committee of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, sought to challenge prevailing stereotypes about Black people by presenting a detailed statistical account of their lives and contributions to the city. The book meticulously examines the size and growth of the Black population, the value of their property and taxes paid, their employment opportunities, and the rates of poverty and crime. It also delves into the importance of education, religious institutions, and benevolent societies in the Black community. The authors argue that while Black people faced significant obstacles due to prejudice and systemic inequalities, they were a valuable part of the cityââ â¢s social fabric, making significant contributions to its economic and moral life. The book's insights into the complex realities of Black life in antebellum America provide a powerful testament to the resilience and agency of a community striving for equality in a society riddled with injustice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332084586_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332084586
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