Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South
Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007376
Novel • Fiction
The Old South • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
1220L
Super Short Summary
In Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South, Anthony E. Kaye explores the social and communal bonds among enslaved people in the antebellum South. By examining their neighborhoods, he reveals how enslaved individuals created supportive networks, maintained cultural linkages, and fostered resilience. The book highlights the importance of community in shaping their lives and resistance.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Anthony E. Kaye's Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South offers a nuanced exploration of slave communities, emphasizing localized interactions. Critics praise its innovative approach and rich detail, though some find its narrative dense. Overall, the book enriches understanding of social structures within slavery without resorting to stereotypes.
Who Should Read Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South?
Readers interested in Joining Places: Slave Neighborhoods in the Old South would likely enjoy works on social history and African American studies, such as Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese. They favor nuanced explorations of slave communities and social dynamics in antebellum America.
63 ratings
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376
Novel • Fiction
The Old South • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
1220L
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