JOURNAL ARTICLE

Slavery, Freedom, and Survival: Life at Westover Plantation in Revolutionary Virginia.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2024, v. 113, n. 3. P. 47 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pflugrad-Jackisch, Ami 3 of 3

Abstract

"Slavery, Freedom, and Survival: Life at Westover Plantation in Revolutionary Virginia" by Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch examines the impact of the British invasion on Westover Plantation during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the experiences of Mary Willing Byrd and the enslaved individuals. The article highlights the tensions between enslaved people seeking freedom, like Walter Harris, and enslavers like Byrd who sought to maintain control. It also delves into the post-war societal changes that marginalized women like Byrd, shedding light on the complexities of property rights, personal liberty, and political allegiances in Revolutionary Virginia. The text emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of history to grasp the struggles for liberty and rights that shaped the nation's foundation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2024/09, Vol. 113, Issue 3, p47
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2024.a938828
  • Accession Number:182249334
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