By focusing on Boston as a site of abolitionist activism and racist work policies, Jones offers expansive insights into the stakes of ending the institution of slavery and ushering in a period of freedom. With graceful writing and sharp analysis, Jones brings us a fuller story of the transition from Emancipation to Reconstruction to Jim Crow.” “An essential labor history and an incredible history of the Civil War era. The result is a nuanced and noteworthy addition to the history of race relations in America.”- Publishers Weekly “Expertly drawing from court records, newspaper articles, and other primary sources, Jones interweaves fine-grained accounts of internal debates with the antislavery movement with poignant depictions of the struggles and triumphs of ordinary Black Bostonians. “ No Right to an Honest Living is an essential text for readers seeking to uncover material that challenges the myths of the north offering better economic conditions for Black communities and details the layers of struggles they faced for generations.”- Booklist, starred review “Jones brings this history to life with graceful storytelling and a generous use of primary sources.”- Christian Science Monitor “Superb.A brilliant exposé of hypocrisy in action, showing that anti-Black racism reigned on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.”- Kirkus, starred review
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