Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American WhalersA history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement. |
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Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers Pat McKissack,Fredrick McKissack No preview available - 1999 |
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