
Rough crossings: Britain, the slaves, and the American Revolution
History, European history, United States history
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Chronicles the mass emancipation of slaves in the American colonies - by Britain - beginning in 1775, when Virginia governor Lord Dunmore promised freedom for slaves who bore arms against the rebels. Describes the flight of tens of thousands to… British-controlled territory and their resettlement in Nova Scotia and later in Sierra Leone. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2005.