Jamaica in 1850: or, The Effects of Sixteen Years of Freedom on a Slave Colony b

Description: Jamaica in 1850 by John Bigelow, Robert J. Scholnick Demonstrates that Jamaicas troubles were caused not by lazy blacks but by the incompetence of absentee white planters operating within an obsolete colonial system. This book also shows that although large plantations languished, many former slaves worked tirelessly and became successful small-scale landowners. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A reporters firsthand portrait of formerly enslaved Jamaicans in the years after emancipation John Bigelows Jamaica in 1850 provided an important document in the antislavery movement in the United States and Great Britain. Jamaicas economy had collapsed after the 1838 emancipation. American supporters of enslavement used the Jamaican example to argue that abolition at home would unleash economic and social chaos. Bigelows vivid eyewitness reporting undermined that widely held view by proving Jamaicas problems originated in the incompetence of absentee white planters and an obsolete colonial system. As Bigelow showed, many once-enslaved Jamaicans had in fact become successful small-scale landowners in the twelve years after emancipation while the large plantations languished. Notes The double-edged sword of emancipation and the truth about its effects Author Biography John Bigelow (1817-1911) was an editor at the New York Evening Post and an organizer of the Free-Soil party. Robert J. Scholnick is a professor of English and American studies at the College of William and Mary. He is the author of books including Edmund Clarence Stedman. Review "Very few books have the scope of Jamaica in 1850. . . . To support his conclusion that slavery had blinded the planters to the economic inefficiencies of the plantation system, Bigelow used graphic descriptions, sound economic arguments, and persuasive logic."--Journal of African American History"Jamaica in 1850 is easy to read, absorbing and most enlightening. . . . [and] considered a brilliant expression of [Bigelows] commitment to freedom, democracy and racial equality."--Sunday Gleaner"An insightful firsthand account of postslavery Jamaica in 1850."--New West Indian Guide Promotional The double-edged sword of emancipation and the truth about its effects Long Description After Jamaican slaves were fully emancipated in 1838, the local economy collapsed. Driven by a belief in the innate inferiority of the black race and bolstered by this apparently disastrous Jamaican example, Americans who defended slavery convinced many that emancipation at home would lead to economic and social chaos. Collecting John Bigelows vivid firsthand reporting, Jamaica in 1850 challenges that widely held view and demonstrates that Jamaicas troubles were caused not by lazy blacks but by the incompetence of absentee white planters operating within an obsolete colonial system. Bigelow also shows that although large plantations languished, many former slaves worked tirelessly and became successful small-scale landowners. The power of these arguments made John Bigelows Jamaica in 1850 a crucially important document in the American antislavery struggle both in American and Britain. Robert J. Scholnicks introduction places the book within transnational debates about Emancipation, slavery, colonialism, and economic development in the antebellum period and considers its powerful impact in furthering the anti-slavery cause. Promotional "Headline" The double-edged sword of emancipation and the truth about its effects Description for Bookstore A crucial document in the American antislavery struggle After Jamaican slaves were fully emancipated in 1838, the local economy collapsed. Driven by a belief in the innate inferiority of the black race and bolstered by this apparently disastrous Jamaican example, Americans who defended slavery convinced many that emancipation at home would lead to economic and social chaos. Collecting John Bigelows vivid firsthand reporting, Jamaica in 1850 challenges that widely held view and demonstrates that Jamaicas troubles were caused not by lazy blacks but by the incompetence of absentee white planters operating within an obsolete colonial system. Bigelow also shows that although large plantations languished, many former slaves worked tirelessly and became successful small-scale landowners. The power of these arguments made John Bigelows Jamaica in 1850 a crucially important document in the American antislavery struggle both in America and Britain. Robert J. Scholnicks introduction places the book within transnational debates about Emancipation, slavery, colonialism, and economic development in the antebellum period and considers its powerful impact in furthering the antislavery cause. Details ISBN0252073274 Author Robert J. Scholnick Publisher University of Illinois Press Language English ISBN-10 0252073274 ISBN-13 9780252073274 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint University of Illinois Press Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title JAMAICA IN 1850 Place of Publication Baltimore Residence US Subtitle or, The Effects of Sixteen Years of Freedom on a Slave Colony DOI 10.1604/9780252073274 UK Release Date 2006-04-25 NZ Release Date 2006-04-25 US Release Date 2006-04-25 Publication Date 2006-04-25 DEWEY 972.9204 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2006-04-14 Pages 280 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161658291;

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