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""Redemptioners and Servants in the Colony and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"" delves into the intricate system of indentured servitude and the experiences of redemptioners who sought a new life in colonial Pennsylvania. Karl Frederick Geiser meticulously examines the legal, social, and economic aspects of this labor system, shedding light on the lives of those who crossed the Atlantic with the hope of freedom and opportunity. This detailed study explores the origins of redemptioners, their journey to Pennsylvania, and the terms of their service. Geiser provides valuable insights into the daily lives, challenges, and contributions of these individuals, offering a comprehensive understanding of their role in shaping the colony's development. A valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in colonial America, immigration, and labor history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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