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Plantation Slavery, Jamaica and Absentee Ownership : The Burtons of Norfolk, 1788–1846

Plantation Slavery, Jamaica and Absentee Ownership : The Burtons of Norfolk, 1788–1846

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This groundbreaking historical study delves into the complex world of plantation slavery in Jamaica, shedding light on the lives of enslaved children and the impact of abolition on their experiences. Through a meticulous examination of the plantation complex, Colleen Vasconcellos reveals how childhood was perceived and understood by both colonial Jamaican society and the slave community. From the onset of improved conditions for slaves to the end of forced labor, Vasconcellos skillfully navigates the evolving nature of work on Jamaica's estates, ultimately providing a nuanced understanding of the intersections between slavery, childhood, and abolition. This thought-provoking work will appeal to scholars and historians of the Atlantic World, as well as anyone interested in the complex history of slavery and its lasting impact on society.
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This groundbreaking historical study delves into the complex world of plantation slavery in Jamaica, shedding light on the lives of enslaved children and the impact of abolition on their experiences. Through a meticulous examination of the plantation complex, Colleen Vasconcellos reveals how childhood was perceived and understood by both colonial Jamaican society and the slave community. From the onset of improved conditions for slaves to the end of forced labor, Vasconcellos skillfully navigates the evolving nature of work on Jamaica's estates, ultimately providing a nuanced understanding of the intersections between slavery, childhood, and abolition. This thought-provoking work will appeal to scholars and historians of the Atlantic World, as well as anyone interested in the complex history of slavery and its lasting impact on society.
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