Rasmussen, Daniel, 1987-

American uprising : the untold story of America's largest slave revolt / Daniel Rasmussen. - 1st ed. - New York : Harper, 2011. - viii, 276 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Carnival in New Orleans -- Paths to slavery -- A revolutionary forge -- Empire's emissary -- Conquering the frontier -- Masks and motives -- The rebels' pact -- Revolt -- A city in chaos -- A second wind -- The battle -- Heads on poles -- Friends of necessity -- Statehood and the young American nation -- The slaves win their freedom -- The cover up.

9780061995217

2010017855


Slave insurrections--History--Louisiana--New Orleans Region--19th century.
Slavery--History--Louisiana--New Orleans Region--19th century.
African Americans--History--Louisiana--New Orleans Region--19th century.


New Orleans Region (La.)--History--19th century.
New Orleans Region (La.)--Race relations.

F379.N557 / R37 2011

976.3/03