Slave Catchers

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Slave Catchers

Enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law, 1850-1860

History History Military history Civil wars

Author: Stanley W. Campbell

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Language: English

Published by: The University of North Carolina Press

Published on: 1st December 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781469610078


Introduction

In this thoroughly researched documentation of a historically controversial issue, the author considers the background, passage, and constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law. The author's relation of public opinion and the executive policy regarding the much disputed law will help the reader reach a decision as to whether the law was actually a success or failure, legally and socially.

Publication Information

Originally published in 1970.

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