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In 19th century plantation literature, the runaway slave in the swamp was a recurring 'bogey-man' whose presence challenged the myths of the plantation system. This title suggests that writers of the time would cultivate this rebellious image in order to defend the institution and maintain the class structure.Cowan, William Tynes is the author of 'Slave In The Swamp Disrupting The Plantation Narrative', published 2004 under ISBN 9780415972161 and ISBN 0415972167.
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