The Amistad rebellion : an Atlantic odyssey of slavery and freedom / Marcus Rediker.

On June 28, 1839, the Spanish slave schooner Amistad set sail from Havana on a routine delivery of human cargo. On a moonless night, the captive Africans rose up, killed the captain, and seized control of the ship. They attempted to sail to a safe port, but were captured by the U.S. Navy. Their lega...

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Main Author: Rediker, Marcus
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, 2012.
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Physical Description:288 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Format: Book

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