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