The Development Of State Legislation Concerning The Free Negro (1918) - Paperback

The Development Of State Legislation Concerning The Free Negro is a book written by Franklin Johnson and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the legislative history of African Americans in the United States, and specifically focuses on the laws and regulations that were enacted to govern the free black population. Johnson's work is an important contribution to the study of African American history, as it provides a detailed analysis of the legal and social challenges faced by free blacks in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of the development of state legislation concerning free blacks. Topics covered in the book include the origins of free black communities, the impact of slavery on the legal status of free blacks, and the various laws and regulations that were enacted to govern the behavior of free blacks. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in the United States, and provides important insights into the struggles and challenges faced by free blacks during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.