Runaway Slaves
John Franklin
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Runaway Slaves
by John Franklin, John Hope Franklin, Loren Schweninger
Published
1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
455
ISBN-10
0195084497
Description
In this book, John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger demonstrate that, contrary to popular belief, significant numbers of slaves did in fact frequently rebel against their masters and struggle to attain their freedom. By surveying a wealth of documents, such as planters' records, petitions to county courts and state legislatures, and local newspapers, this book shows how slaves resisted; when, where, and how they escaped; where they fled to; how long they remained in hiding; and how they survived away from the plantation. Of equal importance, it examines the reactions of the white slaveholding class, revealing how they marshaled considerable effort to prevent runaways, meted out severe punishments, and established patrols to hunt down escaped slaves. Reflecting a lifetime of thought by our leading authority in African American history, this book provides the key to truly understanding the relationship between slaveholders and the runaways who challenged the system - illuminating as never before the true nature of the South's "most peculiar institution."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Runaway Slaves?
This edition of Runaway Slaves has approximately 455 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Runaway Slaves?
For most readers, Runaway Slaves typically takes between 9h 29m and 6h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 113,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 113,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Runaway Slaves?
The estimated word count for Runaway Slaves is approximately 113,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Runaway Slaves?
Runaway Slaves was written by John Franklin, John Hope Franklin, Loren Schweninger.
When was Runaway Slaves published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.