Coolies and Cane: Race, Labor, and Sugar in the Age of Emancipation

Moon-Ho Jung's Coolies and Cane examines the history of Chinese coolie labor in Louisiana's sugar industry during and after the American Civil War. The book explores the complex interplay between race, labor, and sugar production, tracing the coolies' migration routes and examining how they were perceived and utilized within the context of emancipation and Reconstruction. Jung analyzes the contradictory attitudes towards coolies, highlighting how they were simultaneously viewed as a potential solution to labor shortages and as a threat to existing social and racial hierarchies. The study utilizes diverse sources, including government documents, newspapers, and personal accounts, to paint a detailed picture of this often-overlooked chapter in American history. Ultimately, the book illustrates the ways in which the coolie trade interacted with existing systems of slavery and freedom, shaping the development of race relations and the economic landscape of the postbellum South.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Coolies-Cane-Labor-Sugar-Emancipation/dp/0801882818?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=8a9b8ab56384518ab3c05aec30101b21&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/