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Mutiny on the Amistad
by Howard Jones
ISBN: 0195038290
ISBN-13: 9780195038293
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand
Published date: 1988
Size: 5.5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.6 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Reissued to coincide with Steven Spielberg's upcoming motion picture "Amistad", this true saga of a slave revolt and its impact on American abolition, law, and diplomacy is based on thorough research and provides excellent and detailed coverage of its subject. "A rousing and satisfying tale".--"American Heritage". Photos.
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Jones, Howard
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand. Good with no dust jacket. 1997. Soft Cover. 0195038290 . Ex-Library . ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
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Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1997. Soft Cover. 0195038290 . Tight spine, no creasing to spine, light rubbing to covers from shelf wear, normal shelf wear to edges and corners, remainder mark on edge, text is clean and unmarked, light tanning due to age, 271pgs Good read will make great addition to home library or classroom. . ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
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Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, 1997. Trade Paperback. Good. Edgewear, light creasing, may have other minor flaws that went unnoted. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
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New York: Oxford University Press, 1987 The book is very solid with bright, unmarked pages. The cover has minor shelf & edge wear.. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and Its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy
Jones, Howard
Oxford University Press, USA. PAPERBACK. 0195038290 New unread book in stock and on sale - some books may have remainder mark. We often have multiple copies per title - and have over 20,000 discounted titles available. Symposium Books is an Independent Bookstore with locations near Boston University and Brown University & RISD. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the widest selection of scholarly, literary and quality art books. Expedited shipping is available, and we include free delivery confirmation. Reliable customer service, and a no hassle return policy. . Fine. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Jones, Howard
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, 1997. Slight spine lean, and some light shopwear. "The Saga of a slave revolt and its impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy." . 4th. Trade Paperback. Very Good/As issued No Jacket. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Jones, Howard
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Press. 1988. Later Printing. S Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information)
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MUTINY ON THE AMISTAD; REVISED EDITION
Jones, Howard
New York: Oxford University Press, 1988. (12)271pp. Notes & index. Map. . Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
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Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Press. 1988. F First Edition Thus. S Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information)
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MUTINY ON THE AMISTAD
Jones, Howard
London: Oxford University Press, 1988. 271pp, illustrated, the saga of a slave revolt and its impact on American abolition,law and diplomacy. The most famous slavery case before Dred Scott - that climaxed in the court's ruling to free the captives and allow them to return to Africa.. First Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Jones, Howard
NY USA: Oxford, 1988 Trade Paperback/Paper Wraps. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Howard Jones
Oxford University Press, 1997-11-20. Paperback. Acceptable. All books shipped with tracking numbers and e-mail notifications. ( more information)
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Mutiny on the Amistad
Jones, Howard
Oxford, 1988.. Fine trade paperback. Revised edition. ISBN 0-19-503829-0. Soft cover. ( more information)
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MUTINY ON THE AMISTAD: the Saga of a Slave Revolt and its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy
Jones, Howard
New York: Oxford Univ Press, 1988. Revised edition. Very Good. . 6th Printing of the Rev & Expanded Ed. ix, 271pp, incl Bibliography, & Index. Trade Paperback. [8" x 5-3/8"] Cover painting courtesy of The New Haven Colony Hist. Society. Map. --Revised to coincide with the release of the motion picture "Amistad, Mutiny of the Amistad." In 1839 African slaves seized the Spanish slave ship Amistad. They were arrested for the mutiny, & the trial before the US Supreme Court ultimately resulted in the African Blacks being freed & returned to Africa. This is the account of this extraordinary episode in American history.-- Other than slight curl of front cover & 1/8" top corner crease, book is clean, unmarked & unblemished. 0195038290 . ( more information)
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Howard Jones
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Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and Its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy (Qty: 5)
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