About the Book:Daniel Littlefield’s investigation of colonial South Carolinianss preference for some African ethnic groups over others as slaves reveals how the Africans’ diversity and capabilities inhibited the development of racial stereotypes and influenced their masters’ perceptions of slaves. It also highlights how South Carolina, perhaps more than anywhere else in North America, exemplifies the common effort of Africans and Europeans in molding American civilization. Table of Contents: Preface and Acknowledgements xi Introduction 1 1 Price and Perception 8 2 Agents and Africans: The Trade Overseas 33 3 Plantations, Paternalism, and Profitability 56 4 Rice Cultivation and the Slave Trade 74 5 Perceptions and Social Relations 115 Conclusion 174 Bibliography 179 Index 195