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New London Librarium Quilombo dos Palmares Brazils Lost Nation of Fugitive Slaves by Glenn Alan Cheney
A comprehensive history of the 17th century maroon nation, Brazil's Quilombo dos Palmares. An additional chapter discusses the myths and values emanating from Palmares. Another chapter explores the history and current problems of Conceição das Crioulas, Pernambuco, a present-day quilombo.