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Peonage
In "Peonage," Lafayette M. Hershaw delves into the haunting realities of forced labor practices prevalent in the post-Civil War South, a time marked by economic desperation and social upheaval. Hershaw employs a vivid literary style, blending poignant narrative with stark realism, frequently drawing comparisons to the works of naturalist authors such as Frank Norris. Through evocative imagery and detailed character studies, the book illustrates the complex interplay between societal structures and individual aspirations, ultimately revealing the insidious nature of exploitation that perpetuated cycles of poverty and subjugation. Hershaw, a prolific writer and social critic, was deeply influe...
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The Power of Peonage
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The Shadow of Slavery: Peonage in the South, 1901-1969
"The Shadow of Slavery argues that peonage has been an important and continuing theme in the history of postbellum southern labor. Few historians have incorporated involuntary servitude into their works, while those who have are divided over the importance of the subject and how it fits into the broader themes of southern labor history."--Book cover.
