Chained in Silence: Black Women and Convict Labor in the New South

by Talitha L Leflouria and Talitha L. LeFlouria

Book Overview

In 1868, the state of Georgia began to make its rapidly growing population of prisoners available for hire. The resulting convict leasing system ensnared not only men but also African American women, who were forced to labor in camps and factories to make profits for private investors. In this vivid work of history, Talitha L. LeFlouria draws from a rich array of primary sources to piece together the stories of these women, recounting what they endured...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469630001
• ISBN13: 9781469630007
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"