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A Bristol, Rhode Island, and Matanzas, Cuba, Slavery Connection

- The Diary of George Howe
Af: Rafael Ocasio Engelsk Paperback

A Bristol, Rhode Island, and Matanzas, Cuba, Slavery Connection

- The Diary of George Howe
Af: Rafael Ocasio Engelsk Paperback
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In the early 19th century, Cuba emerged as the world’s largest producer of sugar and the United States its most important buyer. Barely documented today, there was a close commercial relationship between Cuba and the Rhode Island coastal town of Bristol. The citizens of Bristol were heavily involved in the slavery trade and owned sugarcane plantations in Cuba and also served as staff workers at these facilities.

Available in print for the first time is a diary that sheds light on this connection. Mr. George Howe, Esquire (1791–1837), documented his tasks at a Bristolian-owned plantation called New Hope, which was owned by well-known Bristol merchant, slave trader, and US senator James DeWolf (1764–1837). Howe expressed mixed personal feelings about local slavery work practices. He felt lucky to be employed and was determined to do his job well, in spite of the harsh conditions operating at New Hope, but he also struggled with his personal feelings regarding slavery. Though an oppressive system, it was at the core of New Hope’s financial success and, therefore, Howe’s well-being as an employee.

This book examines Howe’s diary entries in the thematic context of the local Costumbrista literary production. Costumbrismo both documented local customs and critically analyzed social ills. In his letters to relatives and friends Howe depicted a more personal reaction to the underpinnings of slavery practices, a reaction reflecting early abolitionist sentiments.
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In the early 19th century, Cuba emerged as the world’s largest producer of sugar and the United States its most important buyer. Barely documented today, there was a close commercial relationship between Cuba and the Rhode Island coastal town of Bristol. The citizens of Bristol were heavily involved in the slavery trade and owned sugarcane plantations in Cuba and also served as staff workers at these facilities.

Available in print for the first time is a diary that sheds light on this connection. Mr. George Howe, Esquire (1791–1837), documented his tasks at a Bristolian-owned plantation called New Hope, which was owned by well-known Bristol merchant, slave trader, and US senator James DeWolf (1764–1837). Howe expressed mixed personal feelings about local slavery work practices. He felt lucky to be employed and was determined to do his job well, in spite of the harsh conditions operating at New Hope, but he also struggled with his personal feelings regarding slavery. Though an oppressive system, it was at the core of New Hope’s financial success and, therefore, Howe’s well-being as an employee.

This book examines Howe’s diary entries in the thematic context of the local Costumbrista literary production. Costumbrismo both documented local customs and critically analyzed social ills. In his letters to relatives and friends Howe depicted a more personal reaction to the underpinnings of slavery practices, a reaction reflecting early abolitionist sentiments.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 306
ISBN-13: 9781498562652
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1498562655
Kategori: Relating to African American people
Udg. Dato: 15 jul 2021
Længde: 17mm
Bredde: 155mm
Højde: 220mm
Forlag: Lexington Books
Oplagsdato: 15 jul 2021
Forfatter(e): Rafael Ocasio
Forfatter(e) Rafael Ocasio

Kategori Relating to African American people

ISBN-13 9781498562652

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 306

Udgave

Længde 17mm

Bredde 155mm

Højde 220mm

Udg. Dato 15 jul 2021

Oplagsdato 15 jul 2021

Forlag Lexington Books

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