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The Amistad mutiny / by Barbara A. Somervill.

Author/creator Somervill, Barbara A. author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Mankato, MN : The Child's World, 2021.
Copyright Notice ©2021
Description32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)
Series The Black American journey
Black American journey. ^A1446631
Contents The sale of human beings -- The dark journey -- Mutiny of the Amistad -- Decisions and disagreements -- The trial -- A legacy of freedom -- Think about it -- Time line.
Abstract In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Interest grade level Grades 4-6
Audience 950 Lexile
Genre/formcollective biographies.
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formBiographies.
ISBN1503853705 (reinforced library binding)
ISBN9781503853706 (reinforced library binding)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 326.0973 SO545A ✔ Available Place Hold