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Prince Among Slaves by Terry Alford

Prince Among Slaves by Terry Alford Paperback - 2007

by Terry Alford

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First published in 1977, this engaging biography is the story of Abd al-Rahman Ibrahima, a Muslim slave in Natchez, Mississippi, who was in fact an African prince. This 30th anniversary edition feature new material discovered since the original publication and is being released to coincide with a new documentary about Ibrahima's life. 16 halftones.

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Oxford University Press. Very Good+. 2007. Paperback. 2007-09-19; - Book is in excellent overall condition. No writing or visible blemishes. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. .
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  • Title Prince Among Slaves by Terry Alford
  • Author Terry Alford
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 30th anniversary
  • Condition Used - Very Good+
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, New York, New York
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # TOB182-16625-A-1.25
  • ISBN 9780195320459 / 019532045X
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 in (20.07 x 13.21 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Cultural Region: African
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Ibrahima, Abd al-Rahman, Slavery - Mississippi
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007282677
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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From the publisher

Originally published: New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1977. Includes bibliographical references and index.

First line

This tale of an American slave called "Prince" is an extraordinary story of an intelligent and courageous human being who, born a prince, lived his life a slave an died in freedom.