Book
Palmares / Gayl Jones.
"The epic rendering of a Black woman's journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial Brazil. "Palmares" recounts the journey of Almeyda, a Black slave girl who comes of age on Portuguese plantations and escapes to a fugitive slave settlement called Palmares. Following its destruction, Almeyda embarks on a journey across colonial Brazil to find her husband lost in battle. Her story brings to life a world impacted by greed, conquest, and colonial desire. She encounters a mad lexicographer, desperate to avoid military service; a village that praises a god living in a nearby cave; and a medicine woman who offers great magic, at a greater price." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780807033494
- ISBN: 0807033499
- Physical Description: 492 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Beacon Press, [2021]
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Almeydita -- Quilombo -- A leap through time and spirit -- The narratives of Barcala Aprigio -- The book of Jaguara and the apprentice -- Curandeira -- Almeyda continues her journey, or the new Palmares. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Slavery > Brazil > Fiction. Black people > Brazil > Fiction. Imperialism > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Historical fiction. Magic realist fiction. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Community Library | JON (Text) | 33249024807541 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Highland Community Library | F JON (Text) | 35610000980081 | HGHM Fiction | Available | - |
| Indian Valley Public Library | Fiction Jones (Text) | 39427103612719 | Fiction Room: Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Adults JON Fiction (Text) | 33454005838669 | Reading Room Balcony | Available | - |
| Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity | FIC JON PAL 2021 (Text) | 31001101833920 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Parkland Community Library | F JON (Text) | 34422007229384 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Reading Public Library RPL - Main | Fiction Jones (Text) | 33223008692252 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | f (Text) | 33062009496275 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
