Publisher's Synopsis
Redemptioners and Indentured Servants in the Colony and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a historical book written by Karl Frederick Geiser and originally published in 1901. The book explores the lives and experiences of redemptioners and indentured servants in Pennsylvania during the 17th and 18th centuries. The author begins by providing an overview of the social and economic conditions in Europe that led to the migration of redemptioners and indentured servants to Pennsylvania. He then delves into the process of indentured servitude, including the terms of the contracts, the roles of the masters and servants, and the various types of labor performed by the servants.Geiser also examines the role of redemptioners in Pennsylvania, who were typically poorer immigrants who could not afford to pay for their passage to America. These individuals would agree to work for a certain period of time in exchange for their passage, and the author explores the various challenges and opportunities that redemptioners faced in the colony.Throughout the book, Geiser provides detailed accounts of the lives and experiences of redemptioners and indentured servants, including their living conditions, work routines, and relationships with their masters. He also examines the legal and social status of these individuals, and the ways in which their status changed over time.Overall, Redemptioners and Indentured Servants in the Colony and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive and informative historical account of a significant period in Pennsylvania's history, providing valuable insights into the lives of those who played a crucial role in the development of the colony.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.
