Rough crossings, Britain, the slaves, and the American Revolution, by Simon Schama
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Rough crossings, Britain, the slaves, and the American Revolution, by Simon Schama
Language
eng
Form of composition
other
Main title
Rough crossings
Responsibility statement
by Simon Schama
Sub title
Britain, the slaves, and the American Revolution
Summary
Chronicles the mass emancipation of slaves in the American colonies - by Britain - beginning in 1775, when Virginia governor Lord Dunmore promised freedom for slaves who bore arms against the rebels. Describes the flight of tens of thousands to British-controlled territory and their resettlement in Nova Scotia and later in Sierra Leone. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2005
Target audience
specialized
Creator
Subject
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- African Americans
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects
- Black loyalists -- Nova Scotia -- History
- Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 18th century
- Black people -- England -- History -- 18th century
- Slavery -- United States -- History -- 18th century
Incoming Resources
- Has instance1
Outgoing Resources
- Contributor2
- Creator1
- Subject6
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- African Americans
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects
- Black loyalists -- Nova Scotia -- History
- Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 18th century
- Black people -- England -- History -- 18th century
- Slavery -- United States -- History -- 18th century