| Authors: |
Morley, Jefferson.
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| Material type: |
Book |
| Subject: |
Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century.
Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Race riots -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Free African Americans -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Trials (Attempted murder) -- Washington (D.C.)
Key, Francis Scott,1779-1843.
Bowen, Arthur,b. 1817?
Thornton, Anna Maria Brodeau,1775?-1865.
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| Language: |
English |
| Publisher: |
New York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, c2012. |
| Description: |
334 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780385533379 0385533373 |
| Notes: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-319) and index. |
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| Summary: |
Portrays how the 19th century struggle against slavery erupted in Washington DC, thrusting the ambitious District Attorney Francis Scott Key into a uniquely American battle for justice. |