The Human Sacrifice: The Trial of Lucy Bagby and the Secession Crisis.

  • Published In: Civil War History, 2024, v. 70, n. 2. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sunshine, Daniel W. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the stance of antislavery citizens of Cleveland, Ohio on the trial of fugitive enslaved woman Lucy Bagby and her reenslavement during the secession crisis. Topics discussed include the news coverage of Bagby's trial, a personal background of Bagby, the capture of Bagby and the actions made by a group of Black abolitionists to save Bagby from the Fugitive Slave Act.

Additional Information

  • Source:Civil War History. 2024/06, Vol. 70, Issue 2, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0009-8078
  • DOI:10.1353/cwh.2024.a926940
  • Accession Number:176969771

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