The Creole Rebellion: The Most Successful Slave Revolt in American History

The Creole Rebellion was a successful mutiny on board the slave ship Creole in 1841, led by Madison Washington, which resulted in the freedom of 135 enslaved men and women in the Bahamas. The revolt fueled the slave debate and amplified the tensions leading up to the Civil War.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

The Creole Rebellion, a gripping tale of a successful mutiny aboard the slave ship Creole, unfolds its suspenseful narrative. In November 1841, on its journey to a New Orleans slave auction block, nineteen captives staged a rebellion, resulting in the tragic death of one man and the injury of several others. Taking control of the vessel, the mutineers, led by Madison Washington, compelled the crew to sail towards the Bahamas. Despite initial local hysteria upon their arrival, all 135 enslaved individuals aboard the ship ultimately secured their freedom in the Bahamas.

This revolt, a pivotal moment in American history, ignited and intensified the ongoing slave debate within a nation already teetering on the brink of civil war. While The Creole Rebellion primarily focuses on the United States' confrontation with the abhorrent and turbulent issue of slavery, it also pays tribute to the remarkable courage and determination of the 135 enslaved men and women who refused to endure their oppression any longer. Through the lens of history, adventure, and legal drama, Bruce Chadwick meticulously chronicles the most successful slave revolt in the annals of American history.

Weight: 545g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826363473