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Supreme, slaves were Objects of pity; and labor, being almost entirely in their hands, was despised. In some cases great cruelty was inflicted upon these unfortunate beings, whose greatest ill was their lack of personal liberty. This was especially the case, if they were left to the entire control of overseers, or became restless, for Virginians were in constant dread Of concerted attacks by their Helots. But it was to the owner's interest, to say the least, for his property to be well preserved and productive, and consequently for his slaves to be free from maltreatment or injury. One other character remains to be mentioned - the Indian, who disappeared leav ing a trail Of fire and blood, but making no impression upon the character Of the colonists save in regard to their language which he enriched with soft-sounding words. The most pa thetic spectacle in history, next to the sudden turning of the electric glare Of the nineteenth century upon the benighted negro slave, is that of the Indian sullenly yielding step by by step to the Onward crush of a stronger civilization. Turning from the study Of the various races that lived in the colony, let us consider the life and occupations of the dominant people. As is the custom now, so in colonial times Englishmen and other visitors to this country felt called upon on their return home to write a book about America. From the account of one of those chroniclers the following picture Of a planter's life is drawn. Though written after the colony had become a State, it may be safely viewed as representing to the traveller's mind ante - Revolutionary manners: The gen tleman Of fortune rises about nine O'clock; he perhaps may make an excursion to walk as far as his stables to see his horses, which is seldom more than fifty yards from his house, he re turns to breakfast between nine and ten, which is generally tea or coffee, bread and butter, and very thin slices of venison, ham or hung beef. He then lies down on a pallet on the floor, in the coolest room in the house, in his shirt and trousers only, with a negro at his head and another at his feet to fan him and keep off the flies, between twelve and one he takes a draught of bombo or toddy, a liquor composed Of115.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look at the evolution of local institutions in colonial Virginia, exploring the unique social and political landscape that shaped this early American settlement. The author delves into the intricate system of land tenure, examining how land ownership and distribution influenced the development of a distinct Virginia identity. From the interactions between settlers and indigenous populations, to the establishment of parishes and towns, and the establishment of powerful, landowning families, the book traces the complex dynamics that defined Virginia's early years. The author meticulously examines the influence of English traditions and institutions on Virginia's development, while highlighting the unique circumstances and challenges of life in a burgeoning colony. Throughout the book, the author explores themes of power, independence, and the pursuit of liberty, as Virginians navigated the conflicting forces of colonial authority and a growing desire for self-governance. The book provides a valuable and insightful analysis of how Virginia's distinct social and political landscape shaped the future of the colony and offers a deeper understanding of the roots of American democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333672027_0
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