On February 15, 1851, Shadrach Minkins was serving breakfast at a coffeehouse in Boston when history caught up with him. He became the first runaway to be arrested in New England under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. In a remarkable record of historical sleuthing, the author has recovered the true story of Shadrach Minkins' life and times. A rare and engrossing picture of the life of an ordinary black man in 19th-century North America. 17 photos.
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On February 15, 1851, Shadrach Minkins was serving breakfast at a coffeehouse in Boston when history caught up with him. He became the first runaway to be arrested in New England under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. In a remarkable record of historical sleuthing, the author has recovered the true story of Shadrach Minkins' life and times. A rare and engrossing picture of the life of an ordinary black man in 19th-century North America. 17 photos.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. 0674802985. Exlibrary with usual library markings. Clear plastic laminated to dust jacket. Some spine slant.; 294 pages.
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As New in As New jacket. Book AFR. AMER STUDIES-This regular size hardcover is NEW in its jacket. black w/blue & white lettering Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.