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Money over Mastery, Family over Freedom: Slavery in the Antebellum Upper South (Studies in Early American Economy and Society from the Library Company of Philadelphia)

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Calvin Schermerhorn writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Calvin Schermerhorn lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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