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Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market,Used
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Winner of the Frederick Jackson Turner AwardWinner of the John Hope Franklin PrizeWinner of the Avery O. Craven AwardSoul by Soul tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving away from the cotton plantations and into the slave market itself, the heart of the domestic slave trade. Taking us inside the New Orleans slave market, the largest in the nation, where 100,000 men, women, and children were packaged, priced, and sold, Walter Johnson transforms the statistics of this chilling trade into the human drama of traders, buyers, and slaves, negotiating sales that would alter the life of each. What emerges is not only the brutal economics of trading but the vast and surprising interdependencies among the actors involved.Using recently discovered court records, slaveholders letters, nineteenthcentury narratives of former slaves, and the financial documentation of the trade itself, Johnson reveals the tenuous shifts of power that occurred in the markets slave coffles and showrooms. Traders packaged their slaves by feeding them up, dressing them well, and oiling their bodies, but they ultimately relied on the slaves to play their part as valuable commodities. Slave buyers stripped the slaves and questioned their pasts, seeking more honest answers than they could get from the traders. In turn, these examinations provided information that the slaves could utilize, sometimes even shaping a sale to their own advantage.Johnson depicts the subtle interrelation of capitalism, paternalism, class consciousness, racism, and resistance in the slave market, to help us understand the centrality of the peculiar institution in the lives of slaves and slaveholders alike. His pioneering history is in no small measure the story of antebellum slavery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Soul by Soul'? A: 'Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market' explores the domestic slave trade in antebellum America, particularly focusing on the New Orleans slave market and the human experiences of traders, buyers, and slaves.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Soul by Soul' is Walter Johnson, who provides a historical account of slavery through the lens of the slave market.
- Q: What awards has 'Soul by Soul' received? A: 'Soul by Soul' has won several prestigious awards, including the Frederick Jackson Turner Award, the John Hope Franklin Prize, and the Avery O. Craven Award.
- Q: What type of book is 'Soul by Soul'? A: 'Soul by Soul' is a non-fiction historical account that delves into the complexities of the slave market, making it suitable for readers interested in American history and social justice.
- Q: How many pages does 'Soul by Soul' have? A: 'Soul by Soul' contains 320 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Soul by Soul' published? A: 'Soul by Soul' was published on January 1, 1999, and was later released in a paperback edition on February 2, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Soul by Soul' is offered as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still readable and intact.
- Q: Is 'Soul by Soul' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Soul by Soul' is suitable for academic study as it is based on extensive research, including court records and letters, making it a valuable resource for understanding antebellum slavery.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Soul by Soul' provide? A: 'Soul by Soul' provides insights into the economics of slavery, the lives of slaves and slaveholders, and the interdependencies within the slave market, enriching our understanding of this historical period.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Soul by Soul'? A: 'Soul by Soul' is available in a paperback binding, making it a flexible and accessible option for readers.