Description
Product ID: | 9780820356877 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Series: | UnCivil Wars Series |
Title: | The Slave-Trader's Letter-Book |
Subtitle: | Charles Lamar, the Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade |
Authors: | Author: Jim Jordan, Amy Murrell Taylor |
Page Count: | 352 |
Subjects: | History, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Slavery and abolition of slavery, Military history, Social groups, communities and identities, Battles and campaigns, Ships and boats: general interest, Slavery & abolition of slavery, Military history, Social groups, Battles & campaigns, Ships & boats: general interest, USA, c 1800 to c 1900 |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Recounts the flamboyant and reckless life of Savannah businessman Charles Lamar, including Lamar's involvement in southern secession, the slave trade, and a plot to overthrow the government of Cuba. The second part presents the ""Slave-Trader's Letter-Book"" which sheds light on the lead-up to the American Civil War. |
Imprint Name: | University of Georgia Press |
Publisher Name: | University of Georgia Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2019-11-30 |