Slavery in Small Things: Slavery and Modern Cultural Habits isthe first book to explore the long-range cultural legacy of slavery through commonplace daily objects.

• Offers a new and original approach to the history of slavery by an acknowledged expert on the topic
• Traces the relationship between slavery and modern cultural habits through an analysis of commonplace objects that include sugar, tobacco, tea, maps, portraiture, print, and more
• Represents the only study that utilizes common objects to illustrate the cultural impact and legacy of the Atlantic slave trade
• Makes the topic of slavery accessible to a wider public audience