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Black Rebellion: Five Slave Revolts

By Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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This collection presents five historical studies of armed resistance and autonomous black communities in the Atlantic world. Two chapters portray Maroon societies in Jamaica and Surinam, describing their landscapes, subsistence practices, social organization, and long-standing independence. Three chapters reconstruct plots and uprisings by enslaved people, outlining how conspiracies formed, how authorities responded, and the immediate legal and social repercussions. An appendix lists the authorities and primary sources that inform the narratives.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Thomas Wentworth Higginson was an American author, abolitionist, and soldier, known for his contributions to literature and social reform in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the Civil War, serving as a colonel in the first African American regiment, which inspired his book "Army Life in a Black Regiment." Higginson was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and wrote extensively on the subject in works like "Common Sense About Women." His literary output includes essays, historical narratives, and fiction, reflecting his diverse interests and commitment to social justice.

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