The Amistad rebellion an Atlantic odyssey of slavery and freedom
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...
| Main Author: | Rediker, Marcus. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Viking,
2012.
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