Though the Heavens May Fall: The Landmark Trial That Led to the End of Human Slavery Mystery_Gift_Guide " —Judith Thurman

" —Judith Thurman

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Cheerful illustrations in these sensory board books for little kids keeps them entertained and engaged

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Though the Heavens May Fall: The Landmark Trial That Led to the End of Human Slavery Mystery_Gift_Guide " —Judith ThurmanHow one man's case changed the trajectory of slavery and the global abolition movement forever. The case of James Somerset, an escaped slave, in June of 1772 in London's Westminster Hall was a decisive turning point in human history. Steven Wise has uncovered fascinating new revelations in this case, which statesmen of the time threatened would bring the economy of the British Empire to a crashing halt. In a gripping, hour by hour narrative of the