Black hands, white sails : the story of African-American whalers /

A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McKissack, Pat, 1944-2017
Other Authors: McKissack, Fredrick
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scholastic Press, [1999]
Edition:1st ed.
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Description
Summary:A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.
Physical Description:xxiv, 152 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Awards:The Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book; 1999.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-147) and index.
ISBN:0590483137 (hardcover)