Colonists in Bondage

White Servitude and Convict Labor in America, 1607-1776

By Abbott Emerson Smith | Publisher: Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

About the book

This is the story of the colonists of the kitchens, the stables, the fields, the shops, and those who came to America as indentured servants, men and women who sold“ themselves to masters for a period of time in order to pay passage from an old world to a new and freer one. Their leaven has gone into the fiber of American society.”

Originally published in 1947.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of Colonists in Bondage

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807805220
Paperback
ISBN 9780807839683
EBook
ISBN 9798890878595
EBook
ISBN 9781469615820
EBook
ISBN 9780807839676
PDF
ISBN 9798890878588

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This is the story of the colonists of the kitchens, the stables, the fields, the shops, and those who came to America as indentured servants, men and women who sold“ themselves to masters for a period of time in order to pay passage from an old world to a new and freer one. Their leaven has gone into the fiber of American society.”

Originally published in 1947.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colonists in Bondage about?

This is the story of the colonists of the kitchens, the stables, the fields, the shops, and those who came to America as indentured servants, men and women who sold“ themselves to masters for a period of time in order to pay passage from an old world to a new and freer one. Their leaven has gone into the fiber of American society.”

Originally published in 1947.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Colonists in Bondage?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

Where can I read a sample of Colonists in Bondage?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807805220

How long is Colonists in Bondage and how many pages does it have?

Colonists in Bondage has 443 page(s)

Is Colonists in Bondage part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Colonists in Bondage?

Abbott Emerson Smith

Who is the Publisher of the book Colonists in Bondage?

Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Colonists in Bondage is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807805220) and paperback(ISBN 9780807839683) and ebook(ISBN 9798890878595) and ebook(ISBN 9781469615820) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839676) and pdf(ISBN 9798890878588)

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