Amistad: The Slave Uprising Aboard The Spanish Schooner by Helen KromerISBN 0829812652, Pilgrim Press, Cleveland Ohio, 1997
Tells the story of 52 African slaves taken onto Spanish ship La Amistad some 160 years ago. The captive men revolted and mutinied but were tricked into heading for New England by La Amistad's crew. Cinque is leader of the kidnapped African men who must face an uncertain future and two years of a decision process deciphering whether they are free or property of their captors.
Rather fast read of historical events. Appropriate for all age groups. Illustrations included.
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