Author: John Thompson
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781470160616
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This original compilation of slave narratives contains three complete narrative written by William Wells Brown, John Thompson, and Henry Watson. All three of the aforementioned authors were fugitive slaves.1.) Three Fugitive Slaves. Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave. Written by Himself. By William Wells Brown. (c)1847.2.) The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave; Containing His History of 25 Years in Bondage, and His Providential Escape. Written by HimselfBy John Thompson. (c)18563.) Narrative of Henry Watson, A Fugitive Slave: Written By Himself By Henry Watson.(c)1848.
Three Fugitive Slave Narratives
Author: John Thompson
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781470160616
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This original compilation of slave narratives contains three complete narrative written by William Wells Brown, John Thompson, and Henry Watson. All three of the aforementioned authors were fugitive slaves.1.) Three Fugitive Slaves. Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave. Written by Himself. By William Wells Brown. (c)1847.2.) The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave; Containing His History of 25 Years in Bondage, and His Providential Escape. Written by HimselfBy John Thompson. (c)18563.) Narrative of Henry Watson, A Fugitive Slave: Written By Himself By Henry Watson.(c)1848.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781470160616
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This original compilation of slave narratives contains three complete narrative written by William Wells Brown, John Thompson, and Henry Watson. All three of the aforementioned authors were fugitive slaves.1.) Three Fugitive Slaves. Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave. Written by Himself. By William Wells Brown. (c)1847.2.) The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave; Containing His History of 25 Years in Bondage, and His Providential Escape. Written by HimselfBy John Thompson. (c)18563.) Narrative of Henry Watson, A Fugitive Slave: Written By Himself By Henry Watson.(c)1848.
The Exciting, True, and Adventurous Slave Narratives of Three Fugitive Slaves
Author: William W. Brown
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781477450406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Exciting, True, and Adventurous Slave Narratives of Three Fugitive Slaves: William W. Brown, John Thompson, and Henry Watson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781477450406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Exciting, True, and Adventurous Slave Narratives of Three Fugitive Slaves: William W. Brown, John Thompson, and Henry Watson
Three Fugitive Slave Narratives
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781470173166
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
MY DEAR FRIEND: --I heartily thank you for the privilege of reading the manuscript of your Narrative. I have read it with deep interest and strong emotion. I am much mistaken if it be not greatly successful and eminently useful. It presents a different phase of the infernal slave-system from that portrayed in the admirable story of Mr. Douglass, and gives us a glimpse of its hideous cruelties in other portions of its domain. Your opportunities of observing the workings of this accursed system have been singularly great. Your experiences in the Field, in the House, and especially on the River in the service of the slave-trader, Walker, have been such as few individuals have had;--no one, certainly, who has been competent to describe them. What I have admired, and marvelled at, in your Narrative, is the simplicity and calmness with which you describe scenes and actions which might well "move the very stones to rise and mutiny" against the National Institution which makes them possible. You will perceive that I have made very sparing use of your flattering permission to alter what you had written. To correct a few errors, which appeared to be merely clerical ones, committed in the hurry of composition, under unfavorable circumstances, and to suggest a few curtailments, is all that I have ventured to do. I should be a bold man, as well as a vain one, if I should attempt to improve your descriptions of what you have seen and suffered. Some of the scenes are not unworthy of De Foe himself.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781470173166
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
MY DEAR FRIEND: --I heartily thank you for the privilege of reading the manuscript of your Narrative. I have read it with deep interest and strong emotion. I am much mistaken if it be not greatly successful and eminently useful. It presents a different phase of the infernal slave-system from that portrayed in the admirable story of Mr. Douglass, and gives us a glimpse of its hideous cruelties in other portions of its domain. Your opportunities of observing the workings of this accursed system have been singularly great. Your experiences in the Field, in the House, and especially on the River in the service of the slave-trader, Walker, have been such as few individuals have had;--no one, certainly, who has been competent to describe them. What I have admired, and marvelled at, in your Narrative, is the simplicity and calmness with which you describe scenes and actions which might well "move the very stones to rise and mutiny" against the National Institution which makes them possible. You will perceive that I have made very sparing use of your flattering permission to alter what you had written. To correct a few errors, which appeared to be merely clerical ones, committed in the hurry of composition, under unfavorable circumstances, and to suggest a few curtailments, is all that I have ventured to do. I should be a bold man, as well as a vain one, if I should attempt to improve your descriptions of what you have seen and suffered. Some of the scenes are not unworthy of De Foe himself.
Three Narratives of Slavery
Author: Sojourner Truth
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136108
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Straightforward, yet often poetic, accounts of the battle for freedom, these memoirs by three courageous black women vividly chronicle their struggles in the bonds of slavery, their rebellion against injustice, and their determination to attain equality.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136108
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Straightforward, yet often poetic, accounts of the battle for freedom, these memoirs by three courageous black women vividly chronicle their struggles in the bonds of slavery, their rebellion against injustice, and their determination to attain equality.
Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky
Author: J. D. Green
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky" (Containing an Account of His Three Escapes, in 1839, 1846, and 1848) by J. D. Green. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky" (Containing an Account of His Three Escapes, in 1839, 1846, and 1848) by J. D. Green. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486430973
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
An influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery, Brown's Narrative was an instant bestseller upon its 1847 publication and remains essential reading. It offers a sincere and moving account of the author's experiences during the first 20 years of his life as a slave in Missouri.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486430973
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
An influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery, Brown's Narrative was an instant bestseller upon its 1847 publication and remains essential reading. It offers a sincere and moving account of the author's experiences during the first 20 years of his life as a slave in Missouri.
Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
The former slave William Wells Brown gives his autobiography "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave". He aims to give a portrayal of his former life, the cruelties he endured as a slave and the reason leading to his escape from his master. He wrote the book about three years after this. Wells has a special challenge to the Christians of his nation to join him in restoring the dignity of the slaves so that they may best receive the gospel message. The novel captures the important theme of the role of the American Church as both the sometimes woeful enabler of the horrors of slavery and also as a force of good that contributed significantly to the end of the practice.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
The former slave William Wells Brown gives his autobiography "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave". He aims to give a portrayal of his former life, the cruelties he endured as a slave and the reason leading to his escape from his master. He wrote the book about three years after this. Wells has a special challenge to the Christians of his nation to join him in restoring the dignity of the slaves so that they may best receive the gospel message. The novel captures the important theme of the role of the American Church as both the sometimes woeful enabler of the horrors of slavery and also as a force of good that contributed significantly to the end of the practice.
Narrative of Henry Watson, a Fugitive Slave
Author: Henry Watson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fugitive slaves
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fugitive slaves
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Narrative of the author's experiences as a slave in St. Louis and elsewhere.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Narrative of the author's experiences as a slave in St. Louis and elsewhere.
Women and Freedom
Author: Elizabeth Keckley
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504064577
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
In these classic memoirs, three indomitable women share their stories of surviving slavery and fighting for the freedom of others. Behind the Scenes: Born into slavery, Elizabeth Keckley used her talents as a seamstress to buy her freedom and eventually became Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker. Keckley and the first lady formed a close friendship as they endured tragedies together, including the deaths of their sons and the assassination of President Lincoln. Keckley’s autobiography is an intimate portrait of life inside the White House as well as the stirring story of one woman’s fight to rise above the horrors of enslavement. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: From the age of six, Linda Brent grows up serving a gentle mistress who teaches her to read and write. But when she tragically dies, Linda’s lecherous new master makes her life a living hell. Unable to join her two young children in their escape to the North, Linda hides in the attic above her grandmother’s house. For seven years, she waits for the opportunity to reunite with her son and daughter in the land of freedom. But when the chance finally comes, Linda discovers she has yet more pain to endure. Based on the true story of Harriet Jacobs’s escape from the South, this is one of American literature’s most powerful indictments of the evils of slavery. The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: After escaping enslavement, Sojourner Truth sued for her son’s release—the first time in American history that a black woman brought a white man to court and won. From then on, she made it her life’s mission to free all those who were considered less than equal. A major force in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements, Truth inspired generations with her legendary “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech. She also personally met with President Lincoln in 1864. Her stirring memoir is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504064577
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
In these classic memoirs, three indomitable women share their stories of surviving slavery and fighting for the freedom of others. Behind the Scenes: Born into slavery, Elizabeth Keckley used her talents as a seamstress to buy her freedom and eventually became Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker. Keckley and the first lady formed a close friendship as they endured tragedies together, including the deaths of their sons and the assassination of President Lincoln. Keckley’s autobiography is an intimate portrait of life inside the White House as well as the stirring story of one woman’s fight to rise above the horrors of enslavement. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: From the age of six, Linda Brent grows up serving a gentle mistress who teaches her to read and write. But when she tragically dies, Linda’s lecherous new master makes her life a living hell. Unable to join her two young children in their escape to the North, Linda hides in the attic above her grandmother’s house. For seven years, she waits for the opportunity to reunite with her son and daughter in the land of freedom. But when the chance finally comes, Linda discovers she has yet more pain to endure. Based on the true story of Harriet Jacobs’s escape from the South, this is one of American literature’s most powerful indictments of the evils of slavery. The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: After escaping enslavement, Sojourner Truth sued for her son’s release—the first time in American history that a black woman brought a white man to court and won. From then on, she made it her life’s mission to free all those who were considered less than equal. A major force in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements, Truth inspired generations with her legendary “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech. She also personally met with President Lincoln in 1864. Her stirring memoir is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.