Bibliograph

The Amistad mutiny, by Barbara A. Somervill

Type

Label

The Amistad mutiny, by Barbara A. Somervill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

950L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Amistad mutiny

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1183422427

Responsibility statement

by Barbara A. Somervill

Series statement

The Black American journey

Summary

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification