The Reaper's Garden

Print length: 340 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
Publication date: 30 September 2010

Name: The Reaper&#x27;s Garden
SKU: 9780674057128
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SKU: 9780674057128

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Explore the profound impact of death on social and political life in colonial Jamaica during the height of the British slave empire in Vincent Brown’s “The Reaper’s Garden.” Winner of prestigious awards like the Merle Curti and James A. Rawley Prizes, this compelling book reveals how the dead were a powerful social force, shaping belonging, status, and aspirations. Brown masterfully examines “mortuary politics,” drawing on intimate accounts of colonists, enslaved people, healers, and rulers. Discover how this vibrant, haunted landscape offers a unique perspective on the human struggle within Atlantic slavery and its enduring legacies. “The Reaper’s Garden” is an essential read for understanding history, mortality, and power.

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Category: History Tag: Vincent Brown