| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 345 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Edward Nicolls and the problem of war and slavery in the age of revolution -- War comes to the Southeast -- The British occupation of Pensacola -- Edward Nicolls and the Indians of the Southeast -- Edward Nicolls and his Black allies -- Land, ecology, and size -- Community and culture -- Daily life -- Political and military organization -- Destruction -- The Seminole War |
| Summary |
In this book, the author examines how the Prospect Bluff maroons constructed their freedom, shedding light on the extent to which they could fight physically and intellectually to claim their rights. The author considers the legacy of the Haitian Revolution, the growing influence of abolitionism, and the period's changing interpretations of race, freedom, and citizenship among whites, Blacks, and Native Americans. -- Resource home page |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Nicolls, Edward.
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| SUBJECT |
Nicolls, Edward fast |
| Subject |
Maroons -- Florida -- Franklin County -- History
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Black Seminoles -- Florida -- Franklin County -- History
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Seminole Indians -- Florida -- Franklin County -- African influences
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Slavery -- Florida -- Franklin County -- History
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African Americans -- Florida -- Franklin County -- Relations with Indians
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
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HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
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African Americans -- Relations with Indians
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Black Seminoles
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Maroons
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Seminole Indians -- African influences
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Slavery
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Florida -- Franklin County
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2013007077 |
| ISBN |
9780813048390 |
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0813048397 |
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0813044545 |
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9780813044545 |
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9780813046426 |
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0813046424 |
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