Africa Squadron : the U.S. Navy and the slave trade, 1842-1861 / Donald L. Canney.
| Author/creator | Canney, Donald L., 1947- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, ©2006. |
| Description | xiv, 277 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Slave trade outlawed, 1808-1821 -- Sporadic suppression : U.S. Navy anti-slave trade activities, 1822-1841 -- The scene is set : Webster-Ashburton and the U.S. Navy, 1840-1842 -- Capt. Matthew C. Perry and the first Africa Squadron, 1843-1845 -- Commodore Skinner, the fever, and the notorious pons, 1845-1846 -- Flag Officer Read : the federal courts take a hand, 1846-1847 -- Bolton and Cooper and the nadir of the squadron, 1847-1849 -- The Brazil Squadron and the slave trade, 1845-1849 -- Commodore Gregory and Lieutenant Foote revive the squadron -- Captain Lavallette : a lull in the trade, 1851-1853 -- Commodore Mayo and the Constitution's last capture, 1853-1855 -- Flag Officer Crabbe : cruising to no reward, 1855-1857 -- Commodore Conover and Commander McBlair, 1857-1859 -- Flag Officer Inman and the great sea change, 1859-1861. |
| Local note | Little-348722--305131055951 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-268) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006002788 |
| ISBN | 1574886061 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781574886061 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E449 .C225 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |