Obi: Or, the History of Three-Fingered Jack
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Three-Fingered Jack," the protagonist of this 1800 novel, is based on the escaped slave and Jamaican folk hero Jack Mansong, who was believed to have gained his strength from the Afro-Caribbean religion of obeah, or "obi." His story, told in an inventive mix of styles, is a rousing and sympathetic account of an individual's attempt to combat slavery while defending family honour. Historically significant for its portrayal of a slave rebellion and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1551116693
ISBN13:9781551116693
Release Date:July 2005
Publisher:Broadview Press Inc
Length:255 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"
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