"Swing the Sickle for the Harvest is Ripe": Gender and Slavery in Antebellum Georgia (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

"Swing the Sickle for the Harvest Is Ripe" is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the little-known experiences of bondwomen and bondmen in the antebellum South.

By examining the work, family, and economic lives of enslaved women and men in upcountry and lowland Georgia, Daina Ramey Berry reveals the complex ways in which labor and economy shaped their family life.

Through a detailed analysis of domestic violence, separation, and forced breeding, Berry also uncovers new insights into what it meant to be a female or male slave.

With its rich, personal stories and nuanced approach, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of African Americans, women, labor, slavery, and Georgia.

Whether you're a scholar, student, or simply someone eager to learn more about this critical period in American history, "Swing the Sickle for the Harvest Is Ripe" is a must-have."