Publisher's Synopsis
The Free Negro Family: A Study Of Family Origins Before The Civil War is a book written by Edward Franklin Frazier. The book is a comprehensive study of the origins of free African American families in the United States before the Civil War. Frazier examines the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the formation of these families, and how they were able to maintain their independence and autonomy despite the many challenges they faced.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the free African American family. Frazier begins by discussing the historical context in which these families emerged, including the impact of slavery and the development of the free black community. He then goes on to explore the role of religion, education, and other cultural factors in shaping the lives of these families.Throughout the book, Frazier draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including census data, court records, and personal accounts, to paint a vivid picture of the free African American family. He also provides a critical analysis of the existing literature on the subject, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of previous studies and offering new insights into this important area of American history.Overall, The Free Negro Family is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the experiences of free African American families in the pre-Civil War era. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in the United States, as well as for scholars and students of sociology, anthropology, and other related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
