American Slavery, 1619-1877

American Slavery, 1619-1877 by Peter Kolchin. Published by Hill & Wang, New York, NY, 1993. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: As New in Fine DJ. 304 Pgs. ISBN 080902568X. LCCN 92-46358. A concise, engaging overview of American slavery. The author's broad chronological perspective begins with the colonial years and ranges through emancipation and the aftermath of the Civil War - exploring the ways in which slavery evolved and changed over two and half centuries. Description text copyright 2002 BooksForComfort. Item ID 5168.