A Profile of Runaway Slaves in Virginia and South Carolina from 1730 through 1787 (Studies in African American History and Culture)

First published in 1996. Lathan Algerna Windley's study, A Profile of Runaway Slaves in Virginia and South Carolina from 1730 through 1787, has informed and influenced dozens of scholars of slavery and African American culture. A study of both the legislation pertaining to runaway slaves and the individual slave uncovers some previously ignored issues from a legal standpoint, and also highlights the efforts made by slaves in the 18th century to confront these controls. The profile presents new research on the legal settin First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Lathan Algerna Windley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.