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Copyright © 1987 by Howard Jones

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Jones, Howard, 1940–

Mutiny on the Amistad.

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

1. Slavery—United States—Insurrections, etc.

2. Amistad (Schooner) 3. Slavery—United States—

Anti-slavery movements. I. Title.

E447.J66   1986     326'.0973     86-8692

ISBN 0-19-503828-2

ISBN 0-19-503829-0 (ppbk.)

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