The Amistad |
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| Author:
| Grayson, Robert |
| Series title: | Essential Events Set 6 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61714-761-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Essential Library |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $41.36 |
Book Description:
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This title examines an important historic event - the rebellion aboard the Amistad. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the Amistad's voyage from Africa to the United States, the rebellion on board, Joseph Cinque, John Quincy Adams, and other key players involved, the court cases to win the kidnapped Africans' freedom, and the effects of the event on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an...
More DescriptionThis title examines an important historic event - the rebellion aboard the Amistad. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the Amistad's voyage from Africa to the United States, the rebellion on board, Joseph Cinque, John Quincy Adams, and other key players involved, the court cases to win the kidnapped Africans' freedom, and the effects of the event on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.