Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860
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Published
The University of North Carolina Press, 2004.
Language
English
ISBN
9780807864302
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thomas D. Morris., & Thomas D. Morris|AUTHOR. (2004). Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 . The University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas D. Morris and Thomas D. Morris|AUTHOR. 2004. Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860. The University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas D. Morris and Thomas D. Morris|AUTHOR. Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 The University of North Carolina Press, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thomas D. Morris, and Thomas D. Morris|AUTHOR. Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 The University of North Carolina Press, 2004.
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