The Story of the Amistad - (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics) by Emma Gelders Sterne (Paperback)

The Amistad is a gripping tale of an epic 1839 revolt aboard the schooner Amistad, where Africans bound for slavery in the New World fought back against their captors and took control of the ship.

This fast-paced book provides a "you-are-there" flavor as young readers thrill to the dramatic story of these events and the resulting trial of the captured Africans.

Acclaimed author Sterne presents the subject in an exciting, readable style that accurately portrays the central characters with dignity and respect.

With its authentic recreation of the facts and scrupulous sense of character, this book is a must-read for young readers interested in historical events and the fight for freedom.