Publisher's Synopsis
Redemptioners and Indentured Servants in the Colony and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a historical book written by Karl Frederick Geiser in 1901. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the system of indentured servitude that was prevalent in Pennsylvania during the colonial and early Commonwealth period. The author explores the lives of redemptioners and indentured servants, who were individuals who sold themselves into servitude for a period of time in exchange for passage to the colonies. Geiser examines the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of indentured servitude, as well as the experiences of these individuals once they arrived in Pennsylvania. The book also delves into the legal and social implications of indentured servitude, including the rights and responsibilities of both the servant and the master. Geiser provides a comprehensive analysis of the various factors that contributed to the decline of the system, including the American Revolution and the rise of immigration.Redemptioners and Indentured Servants in the Colony and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania or the system of indentured servitude in colonial America. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and nuanced account of this important 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.
