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The People of the River: Nature and Identity in Black Amazonia, 1835–1945
Oscar de la Torre
In this history of the black peasants of Amazonia, Oscar de la Torre focuses on the experience of African-descended people navigating the transition from slavery to freedom. Drawing on social and environmental history, he connects the Amazonians intimately to their natural landscapes.
240 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | October 15, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9781469643236 |
| Publishers | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 233 × 17 mm · 548 g |
| Language | English |
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