The Colonial Laws of New York from the Year 1664 to the Revolution, Including the Charters to the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler Assemblies, the Charters of Albany and New York and the Acts of the Colonial Legislatures from 1691 to 1775 Inclusive

by New York (Colony), Charles Zebina Lincoln

2006 · The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.

[Lincoln, Charles Z[ebina], Johnson, William H., Northrup, A[nsel] J[udd]. The Colonial Laws of New York from the Year 1664 to the Revolution, Including the Charters to the Duke of York, The Commissions and Instructions to Colonial Governors, The Duke's Laws, The Laws of the Dongan and Leisler Assemblies, The Charters of Albany and New York and the Acts of the Colonial Legislatures from 1691 to 1775 Inclusive. Transmitted to the legislature by the Commissioners of Statutory Revision, Pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Laws of 1891. Albany: James B. Lyon, 1894. Five volumes. Cloth. Reprinted 2006 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. [with] (1) searchable DVD of the 5 volume work. ISBN-13: 978-1-58477-596-6. ISBN-10: 1-58477-596-3 * Reprint of the first edition. With indexes. DVD available alone at $595. An excellent resource for students of colonial law, this is a complete compilation of New York colonial laws. It contains complete texts of all acts printed in every compilation from the 1694 edition by Bradford to the 1775 edition by Hugh Gaine. These texts have been compared and corrected in reference to the original parchment law-rolls in the state library. This collection provides unparalleled insights into the colony's legal, political and social history.

Breaking the Blockade

by Charles D. Ross

2020 · Univ. Press of Mississippi

On April 16, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a blockade of the Confederate coastline. The largely agrarian South did not have the industrial base to succeed in a protracted conflict. What it did have—and what England and other foreign countries wanted—was cotton and tobacco. Industrious men soon began to connect the dots between Confederate and British needs. As the blockade grew, the blockade runners became quite ingenious in finding ways around the barriers. Boats worked their way back and forth from the Confederacy to Nassau and England, and everyone from scoundrels to naval officers wanted a piece of the action. Poor men became rich in a single transaction, and dances and drinking—from the posh Royal Victoria hotel to the boarding houses lining the harbor—were the order of the day. British, United States, and Confederate sailors intermingled in the streets, eyeing each other warily as boats snuck in and out of Nassau. But it was all to come crashing down as the blockade finally tightened and the final Confederate ports were captured. The story of this great carnival has been mentioned in a variety of sources but never examined in detail. Breaking the Blockade: The Bahamas during the Civil War focuses on the political dynamics and tensions that existed between the United States Consular Service, the governor of the Bahamas, and the representatives of the southern and English firms making a large profit off the blockade. Filled with intrigue, drama, and colorful characters, this is an important Civil War story that has not yet been told.

The Most Influential Memoirs Of Former Slaves

by Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain

2022 · DigiCat

The Most Influential Memoirs Of Former Slaves offers a profound exploration into the lives and experiences of those who bore the cruelty of slavery and emerged with voices that have transcended time. This anthology brings together a vast array of literary styles, including personal narratives, reflective essays, and poignant speeches, highlighting the resilience and resistance of former slaves. Central to the collection are themes of freedom, dignity, identity, and resistance, woven through the diverse experiences of its contributors. Each memoir serves not only as a testimony to the past but as a powerful literary work that has shaped our understanding of humanity's capacity for both cruelty and compassion. Through the voices of iconic figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, and Booker T. Washington, along with lesser-known yet equally compelling authors like Kate Drumgoold and F. G. De Fontaine, the anthology presents a collective history that spans the intersections of race, gender, and class. These authors reflect various historical and cultural movements, including abolitionism and the early civil rights movement, offering insights that enrich the discourse on societal transformation. The editors have meticulously curated these works to illustrate how individual narratives converge to form a tapestry of shared human experience. Readers are offered a rare opportunity to delve into a myriad of perspectives that challenge and enrich contemporary understandings of freedom and resilience. This anthology is essential for its educational value, presenting a dialogue between authors that spans generations and geographies. By journeying through these narratives, one gains not only historical insight but also an appreciation for the complexities and nuances of the human spirit in its fight for liberation. Whether a scholar, a student, or a general reader, this collection encourages a profound engagement with the enduring legacies of those who shaped history.