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Black Odyssey
The Case of the Slave Ship Amistad
by Mary Cable
ISBN: 0140046941
ISBN-13: 9780140046946
Format: Paperback
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Summary
The true story of the Spanish slave ship Amistad, which was taken over by mutineers before being captured off the coast of the New England coast in 1839. The legal and diplomatic struggle between Spain, the United States, and Great Britain over the fate of the captured slaves climaxed in one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of the early 19th century, and has been depicted in the motion picture "Amistad".
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Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Published date: 1998
Size: 5.5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.35 pounds
Pages: 183
Publisher's Notes
In August 1839, what appeared to be a listless "pirate ship," unidentified by any flag, was spotted off the North Atlantic coast of the United States. On board were thirty barely clad black men armed with cutlasses, and two white men - Spanish slave owners with an incredible story to tell. A month erlier, the Amistad had set sail from Havana with a valuable cargo of slaves and $40,000 worth of gold doubloons. She was headed fot the Cuban coastal town of Puerto Principe - but in a matter of days the captain and the cook were dead, and the ship was in the control of the slaves. Thus began "the Amistad affair," which reports Mary Cable, "was to bedevil the diplomaic relations of the United States, Spain, and England for a generation; intensifly bitterness over the question of slavery; and...lead an ex-president (John Quincy Adams) to go before the Supreme Court and castigate the administration" in an eloquent plea for the slaves' freedom. In her fascinating and carefuly researched account, Cable takes us right to the heart of these complex matters, dramatically replaying an incredible series of events that conerged to form a uiquely exciting and challenging chapter in American history.
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Penguin Books, 1998-01. Paperback. Good. Softcover, Copr. 1971. Penguin Books Edition.The unbelievable true story of the Amistad, a nineteenth-century slave ship take over by its captives. A strange and unnerving affair, a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively. 183 clean and unmarked pages, illustrated. Book is in great shape, in stock and ready to ship! ( more information)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1977. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Number Line: 5 7 9 10 8 6. 183 Pages. Measures 5" x 7-3/4". 1997 printing. Includes maps, an extensive Index, a Bibliography, two Appendixes, and a brief biography of the author. "The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. . . A piece of history readable as a novel.should not be missed. . . A strange, unnerving affair. . . a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively.". Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1977. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Number Line: 5 7 9 10 8 6. 183 Pages. Measures 5" x 7-3/4". 1997 printing. Includes maps, an extensive Index, a Bibliography, two Appendixes, and a brief biography of the author. "The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. . . A piece of history readable as a novel.should not be missed. . . A strange, unnerving affair. . . a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively.". Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1977. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Number Line: 5 7 9 10 8 6. 183 Pages. Measures 5" x 7-3/4". 1997 printing. Includes maps, an extensive Index, a Bibliography, two Appendixes, and a brief biography of the author. "The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. . . A piece of history readable as a novel.should not be missed. . . A strange, unnerving affair. . . a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively.". Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1977. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Number Line: 5 7 9 10 8 6. 183 Pages. Measures 5" x 7-3/4". 1997 printing. Includes maps, an extensive Index, a Bibliography, two Appendixes, and a brief biography of the author. "The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. . . A piece of history readable as a novel.should not be missed. . . A strange, unnerving affair. . . a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively.". Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1977. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library Book. Trade Paperback. Number Line: 5 7 9 10 8 6. 183 Pages. Measures 5" x 7-3/4". 1997 printing. Includes maps, an extensive Index, a Bibliography, two Appendixes, and a brief biography of the author. "The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. . . A piece of history readable as a novel.should not be missed. . . A strange, unnerving affair. . . a horror tale narrated coolly and effectively.". Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
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Cable, Mary
New York: Penguin Books. Good+. 1997. Reprint. Paperback. ISBN: 0140046941. Used in wraps. A clean, tight reading copy. Shallow wave throughout the text, minor wear to the covers, age darkening to the paper. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 183 pages. ( more information)
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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Penguin USA, 1977 pp.183 with index and bibilography. In August 1839 ... she was headed for the Cuban coastal town of Puerto Principe... but in a matter of days the captain and the cook were dead and the ship was in the control of the slaves. clean tight copy slight edgewear.. Soft Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information)
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Black Odyssey
Mary Cable
United States of America: Penguin Books, 1977. .........TP.........shop-z-4. ISBN: 0-14-004694-1. REPRINT. Trade Paperback. NEW/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Slaves Ships. ( more information)
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Penguin Group USA, 1977 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. Illustrated. 183 pages. ONLY writing/mark inside book is previous owner's signature in book front. NO tears. Synopsis In August 1839, what appeared to be a listless "pirate ship," unidentified by any flag, was spotted off the North Atlantic coast of the United States. On board were thirty barely clad black men armed with cutlasses, and two white men - Spanish slave owners with an incredible story to tell. A month erlier, the Amistad had set sail from Havana with a valuable cargo of slaves and $40,000 worth of gold doubloons. She was headed fot the Cuban coastal town of Puerto Principe - but in a matter of days the captain and the cook were dead, and the ship was in the control of the slaves. Thus began "the Amistad affair," which reports Mary Cable, "was to bedevil the diplomaic relations of the United States, Spain, and England for a generation; intensifly bitterness over the question of slavery; and...lead an ex-president (John Quincy Adams) to go before the Supreme Court and castigate the administration" in an eloquent plea for the slaves' freedom. In her fascinating and carefuly researched account, Cable takes us right to the heart of these complex matters, dramatically replaying an incredible series of events that conerged to form a uiquely exciting and challenging chapter in American history. . Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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New York: Penguin Putnam Inc.. Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped. SYNOPSIS: The unbelievable true story of the Amistad - a nineteenth-century slave ship taken over by its captives. In August of 1839, what appeared to be a listless "pirate ship," unidentified by any flag, was spotted off the North Atlantic coast of the United States. On board were thirty barely clad black men armed with cutlasses, and two white men - Spanish slave owners with an incredible story to tell. A month earlier, the Amistad had set sail from Havana with a valuable cargo of slaves and $40,000 worth of gold doubloons. She was headed for the Cuban coastal town of Puerto Principe - but in a matter of days the captain and the cook were dead, and the ship was in the control of the slaves. Thus began "the Amistad affair," which, reports Mary Cable, "was to bedevil the diplomatic relations of the United States, Spain, and England for a generation; intensify bitterness over the question of slavery; and . . . lead an ex-President (John Quincy Adams) to go before the Supreme Court and castigate the administration: in an eloquent plea for the slaves' freedom. In her fascinating and carefully researched account, Cable takes us right to the heart of these complex matters, dramatically replaying an incredible series of events that converged to form a uniquely exciting and challenging chapter in American history. Mary Cable has contributed numerous short stories and non-fiction articles to The New Yorker, Harper's Bazaar, The Atlantic, McCall's, and other magazines, including American Heritage, where she has also been a member of the editorial staff. Mrs. Cable has traveled widely, having lived abroad for twelve years in four different countries while her husband was in the foreign service.. First Thus 2nd Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information)
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