In this assiduously researched and tightly argued volume, Baptist gives us what is by far the finest account of the deep interplay of the slave trade (especially within the nation's borders) and the development of the U.S. economy.-Bloomberg View, Top Ten Nonfiction Books of 2014
Middle Florida's Plantation Frontier before the Civil War
Exploring the antebellum southern frontier, the narrative delves into the history of two counties in Florida's panhandle, highlighting the migrations, disruptions, and settlements that shaped the plantation South. Through detailed accounts, it unveils the complexities of life in this formative period, illustrating how these factors influenced the development of the region and its society.