A tale of revolt aboard a nineteenth-century slave ship and the story of the slaves' heroic leader, Madison Washington.

"The most accurate story to date...meticulous research and attention to the historical landscape." - Indianapolis Recorder

"Fascinating...compelling history." - Booklist

"...The book is an amazing feat of research." - New York Resident

"...A compelling, fascinating retelling..." - Sir Read Alot Book Review

"…A valuable tool for some original resarch in pointing the reader to the excellent sources in its bibliography and notes." - Kliatt

"...A lively read that will hopefully encourage futher consideration of the late antebellum slave trade among serious students of history." - Louisiana History

"...This handsome and well-written volume…spin[s] a tale of unrequited love and a quest for freedom..." - Journal of Southern History