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Africa, North History, Naval 19th century Juvenile literature Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Mediterranean Region Mediterranean Region History, Naval 19th century Juvenile literature Military operations, Naval North Africa Pirates Pirates Mediterranean Region History 19th century Juvenile literature Underground movements, War United StatesBlair, Margaret Whitman.
Contents: Liberty to slaves -- And some joined the patriots -- War and its aftermath -- Nova Scotia and freedom -- Africa: the promised land.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2010
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Summary: This is the little-known story of how a newly independent nation was challenged by four Muslim powers and what happened when America's third president decided to stand up to intimidation. When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America faced a crisis. The new nation was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2020