Description |
x, 174 p. ; 22 cm. |
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Landmark law cases & American society |
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Landmark law cases & American society.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The problem of fugitive slaves, 1787-1841 -- Prigg v. Pennsylvania and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 -- Massachusetts responds -- Anthony Burns : escape, capture, and failed rescue -- The rendition hearing -- The verdict -- Return to bondage -- The fate of Anthony Burns -- The fate of the rescuers -- Loring under attack -- The Personal Liberty Law of 1855 and the removal of Edward Loring. |
Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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Burns, Anthony, 1834-1862 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Fugitive slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Massachusetts.
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Loring, Edward G. (Edward Greely), 1802-1890.
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ISBN |
9780700617364 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0700617361 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780700617357 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0700617353 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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