The Black Joke by A E Rooks
A groundbreaking history of the Black Joke, the most famous member of the British Royal Navy's anti-slavery squadron, and the long fight to end the transatlantic slave trade.
An accessible history.. Rooks succeeds in capturing the human dimensions of the story. This is an enlightening take on a lesser-known aspect of the fight to end slavery. * Publishers Weekly *
A tale skillfully teased out of the vaults and made vivid by an artful narrative. * Kirkus *
A tale skillfully teased out of the vaults and made vivid by an artful narrative. * Kirkus *
A.E. Rooks is a two-time Jeopardy! champion with degrees in theatre, law, library and information science, and forthcoming degrees in education and sexuality. Their intellectual passions are united by what the past can teach us about the present, how history shapes our future, and above all, really interesting stories. They are based in Denver, Colorado.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781785788437 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785788434 |
| Title | The Black Joke |
| Author | A E Rooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Year published | 2022-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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