The Slave Catchers

Enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law, 1850-1860

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877)
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Author: Stanley W. Campbell ISBN: 9781469610078
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press Publication: December 1, 2012
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Language: English
Author: Stanley W. Campbell
ISBN: 9781469610078
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Publication: December 1, 2012
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Language: English

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.

Originally published in 1970.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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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.

Originally published in 1970.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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