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Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom on the Wild Coast

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… comes alive with period illustrations, as well as exact attention to primary sources. Kars recounts a tale of oppression, bloodshed, and some triumph; rebelling slaves held off their masters for nearly a year … a gripping tale about the human need for freedom. It is also a story of shifting loyalties among slaves from differing backgrounds, between slaves and Amerindians, and among the Europeans themselves … While Kars did not set out to write cultural history, readers may have trouble retaining the minutiae she so carefully presents. However, because her scrupulous research provides spellbinding detail, perhaps that is beside the point … The story of the Berbice Rebellion begs to be told, and Kars’ telling is impressive.

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