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The dawn of Detroit : a chronicle of slavery and freedom in the city of the straits / Tiya Miles.
From the MacArthur genius grant winner, a beautifully written and revelatory look at the slave origins of a major northern American city
Record details
- ISBN: 162097231X
- ISBN: 9781620972311
- Physical Description: 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : The New Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: the coast of the strait -- The straits of slavery (1760-1770) -- The war for liberty (1774-1783) -- The wild northwest (1783-1803) -- The winds of change (1802-1807) -- The rise of the renegades (1807-1815) -- Conclusion: the American city (1817 and beyond) -- Coda: a note on historical conversations and concepts. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Slavery > Michigan. Detroit (Mich.) > History > 18th century. Detroit (Mich.) > History > 19th century. Detroit (Mich.) > Race relations. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Trails Regional.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Regional-Holden | 977.434 Mil (Text) | 220470279+ | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Trails Regional-Warrensburg | 977.434 Mil (Text) | 2204702811 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
