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Trevor R. Getz
Abina and the important men
- Pages
- 179
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In 19th-century Ghana, a young woman named Abina Mansah escapes enslavement and seeks justice in a colonial court. This graphic novel brings to life her courageous testimony against her former master, offering a unique look into the legal and social complexities of the era. It's a powerful story about one woman's fight for freedom and recognition.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book just a story or does it contain historical documents?
The book is structured as a graphic history that pairs a visual narrative with the actual 1876 court transcripts of the case Regina v. Quamina Eddoo, allowing readers to compare the artistic interpretation against the primary source material.
Is there an adaptation of this book?
An animated feature film adaptation of the graphic novel was produced by the Documentary Film Institute at San Francisco State University.
What makes this book different from a standard graphic novel?
It functions as a scholarly tool that includes historical context, a reading guide, and historiographical debates, designed to teach readers how historians analyze and interpret archival evidence.