Drapetomania definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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The planters attributed these expensive deeds of manumission to a depraved taste or mania; but we do not know that they laid Greek under contribution for a term, as Dr. Cartwright did, who applied the word drapetomania to the malady of the American fugitive.

—The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 65, March, 1863

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The planters attributed these expensive deeds of manumission to a depraved taste or mania; but we do not know that they laid Greek under contribution for a term, as Dr. Cartwright did, who applied the word drapetomania to the malady of the American fugitive. — The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 65, March, 1863
The ever-resourceful Dr. Cartwright determined cases of drapetomania. that whipping could also cure this disorder. — Recently Uploaded Slideshows
(Cartwright, 2001, p. 1) Dr. Cartwright was so helpful as to identify preventive measures for dealing with potential cases of drapetomania. — Recently Uploaded Slideshows
Slaves showing incipient drapetomania, re ﬂ ected in sulky and dissatis ﬁ ed behavior should be whipped-strictly as a therapeutic early intervention. — Recently Uploaded Slideshows