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In the shadow of Dred Scott : St. Louis freedom suits and the legal culture of slavery in antebellum America / Kelly M. Kennington.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kennington, Kelly M. (Kelly Marie), author.
- Series:
- Early American places
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Enslaved persons--Legal status, laws, etc--Missouri--Saint Louis Region--History--19th century--Cases.
- Enslaved persons.
- Enslaved persons--Legal status, laws, etc.
- History.
- Missouri--Saint Louis Region.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 288 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Athens : The University of Georgia Press, [2017]
- Contents:
- Introduction: the legal culture of slavery
- Setting the scene
- Bringing suit
- Crafting strategy
- A world in motion
- Double character
- Defending suits
- Political repercussions
- Conclusion : after the verdict.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780820345529
- 0820345520
- 9780820345512
- 0820345512
- OCLC:
- 952200138
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