Illustrated Edition of the Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown From American Slavery Written by Himself

Illustrated Edition of the Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown From American Slavery Written by Himself
Author: William Wells 1814?-1884 Brown
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781022464162

This gripping narrative recounts the life and escape of William Wells Brown, a former slave and abolitionist who became a prominent writer, lecturer, and activist in the mid-19th century America. Written by Brown himself, and featuring numerous illustrations and engravings, it offers a vivid and moving testimony to the horrors of slavery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of freedom. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown from American Slavery

Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown from American Slavery
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown from American Slavery, Written by Himself an Illustrated" by William Wells Brown is a powerful autobiographical account of a man's journey from the shackles of slavery to freedom. Brown's narrative provides a firsthand look at the harsh realities of slavery, the courage it took to escape, and the challenges faced on the road to liberty. His story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering determination to break free from oppression. Illustrated with compelling imagery, this book is an important historical document that sheds light on the brutalities of slavery and the quest for emancipation.

The Black Man

The Black Man
Author: William Wells Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1863
Genre: History
ISBN:

Life and Times of Frederick Douglass

Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Author: Frederick Douglass
Publisher:
Total Pages: 628
Release: 1882
Genre: Abolitionists
ISBN:

Frederick Douglass recounts early years of abuse, his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass's autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield.

The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution

The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution
Author: William Cooper Nell
Publisher: Andesite Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2015-08-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781298490308

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Garies and Their Friends

The Garies and Their Friends
Author: Frank J. Webb
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1857
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Originally published in London in 1857 and never before available in paperback, The Garies and Their Friends is the second novel published by an African American and the first to chronicle the experience of free blacks in the pre-Civil War northeast. The novel anticipates themes that were to become important in later African American fiction, including miscegenation and 'passing, ' and tells the story of the Garies and their friends, the Ellises, a 'highly respectable and industrious coloured family.'