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Rumors of a Slave Revolt

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Mat Johnson shares his new novel, The Great Negro Plot, set in 1741—when rumors of a slave revolt in New York City led to violence, arrests, and dozens of deaths.

The Great Negro Plot is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: Mat Johnson will be speaking
Wednesday, February 28 at 7 pm
Melville Gallery at the South Street Seaport Museum
213 Water Street, between Fulton and Beekman Streets
For more information visit the museum website or call 212-748-8568.


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