Love of freedom : black women in colonial and revolutionary New England /

Adams, Catherine, 1966-

Love of freedom : black women in colonial and revolutionary New England / Catherine Adams and Elizabeth H. Pleck. - 1 online resource (278 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Hagar Blackmore's journey from Angola to New England -- The uniqueness of New England -- Property and patriarchy -- Spiritual thirsting -- Marriage and the family -- Seeking possession of her liberty -- Spirit of freedom -- Citizenship -- Epilogue.

9780199741786


Women slaves--History.--New England
African American women--History.--New England
African American women--Social conditions.--New England
African American women--Economic conditions.--New England
Slavery--History.--New England


Electronic books.

E443 / .A33 2010

306.3/62082