Publisher's Synopsis
""White Servitude In Maryland 1634-1820"" is a historical book written by Eugene Irving McCormac. It explores the system of white indentured servitude that existed in Maryland during the colonial period and up until the early 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and social structures that facilitated the exploitation of white laborers in Maryland, including the factors that led to the rise of the system, the conditions under which white servants lived and worked, and the ways in which the system affected the broader social and economic landscape of the state. McCormac also examines the experiences of individual white servants, including their motivations for entering into servitude, the hardships they faced, and the ways in which they navigated the complex social and legal systems that governed their lives. Overall, ""White Servitude In Maryland 1634-1820"" is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of a little-known aspect of American history that sheds light on the complexities of race, class, and power in the early years of the United States.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.
