A Closer Look

“During the voyage, Buddoe several times asked Captain Irminger where he was to be taken and was told that it would partly depend on the information he gave regarding the negro riots. If he was open-hearted and confessed everything, they wanted to pardon him, otherwise things would go wrong for him.” He remained silent. General Buddhoe Onboard Brig-of-War Ornen ~~~~~ Martin King answered that they “did not want to hear anything, that blood had been shed in Christiansted although they (the negroes) had not killed any white man, that they wanted revenge….blood-for-blood, life-for-life.” Admiral Martin King To Major Gyllich’s Entourage ~~~~~ “This man General Burdo [Buddhoe] who I recommend to your notice have been an honest and upright slave. He fought for freedom and as soon as he succeeded, he turned and subdued the people.” James A. Smith Brand Corps Officer ~~~~~ He said “he had not emancipated the negroes, that they had taken it themselves and that therefore it was his opinion the King was absolved from any responsibility as regards compensation.” Peter von Scholten – in London Speaking to W.R.J. Grant Keynote: The Marketing Headline (keynote) or “elevator pitch” should consist of one or two sentences that succinctly tell readers what the book is about and why they should buy it. Be sure to avoid clichés. Also, it’s often good to compare your book to a well-known author, title, or film to give a reader a point of reference. Maximum 25 words Join me as we take A Closer Look at our Emancipation of Monday, July 3, 1848 (176 years later).