Anonymous The Present State & Condition of the Free People of Color, of in White

First published in 1838, this book is a historical account of the free Black population of Philadelphia during the early 19th century. While the author is unknown, the book contains valuable insights into the social, cultural, and economic lives of free Black people during the era of slavery, as well as the ways in which white people sought to maintain racial hierarchies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Anonymous The Present State & Condition of the Free People of Color, of in White