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The Amistad affair,, by Christopher Martin

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The Amistad affair,, by Christopher Martin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-228)

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Amistad affair,

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bibliography

Oclc number

88362

Responsibility statement

by Christopher Martin

Summary

When the Cuban schooner Amistad, stripped of sail and stained with blood, appeared off Long Island in 1839, most Americans still countenanced slavery. But were the 39 Negroes on the Amistad really slaves? Were they men with rights to freedom? Were they murderers? Answers to these questions were sought by brilliant lawyers, journalists, and politicians

Table Of Contents

The African Slave Trade -- Havana Barracoon -- The Long Black Schooner -- Capture -- The Inquiry -- Storm Center -- The Trial of the Captives I -- The Trial of the Captives II -- Waiting -- Diversionary Action -- Judge Judson Presides -- The Trial Continues -- The Verdict -- Why They Called Martin Van Buren "Slave Dealer" -- In Captivity -- The New Freedom -- Home to Africa -- The End of the Amistad Affair

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