Department
History and Philosophy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
The article discusses sexual unions between black American settlers and majority indigenes in Liberia. According to the author, these unions forged political alliances between indigenous Liberians and Americo-Liberians, furthered the so-called civilizing mission of the colony, and created space for social mobility. Details related to the different groups living in the region, including indigenous Africans, recaptives who had been taken off illegal slaving vessels and resettled in Liberia, and free and formerly enslaved blacks from the U.S., are presented. Other topics include Christianity, polygamy, and illegitimate children.
Journal Title
Liberian Studies Journal
Journal ISSN
0024-1989
Volume
34
Issue
2
First Page
16
Last Page
34
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