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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Scholastic Press,
[1999]
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| 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. |
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| 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) |