Emigration Agent (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. 17 pages, 2 figures, 1 plate. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 22 cms. Category: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical context of the American Civil War era proposals for the emigration and colonization of free people of African descent. The author analyzes the ideas and motivations behind these proposals, set against a backdrop of racial inequality and the institution of slavery in the United States. The book explores the various destinations considered for colonization, including Liberia, British Guiana, and Haiti, and discusses the complex factors that shaped the decision-making of the time. Through archival research and a close reading of the historical record, the author provides insights into the interplay between race, politics, and the search for a just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…