The concept of soul merchants didn't even really die out until the late 1800's, before more modern the concept of agents became the norm. There are shanties (from the late 1800's up to now) that refer to such people... "Off to sea" is such an example. Featuring the conversation between a broke sailor and his "agent".
The concept of soul merchants didn't even really die out until the late 1800's, before more modern the concept of agents became the norm.
There are shanties (from the late 1800's up to now) that refer to such people... "Off to sea" is such an example. Featuring the conversation between a broke sailor and his "agent".