William Wells Brown

Gebundenes Buch

A Narrative Of William W. Brown A Fugitive Slave Written By Himself

Beschreibung

"Brother, you have often declared that you would not end your days in slavery. I see no possible way in which you can escape with us; and now, brother, you are on a steamboat where there is some chance for you to escape to a land of liberty. I beseech you not to let us hinder you. If we cannot get our liberty, we do not wish to be the means of keeping you from a land of freedom."

Autor

William Wells Brown was an African American author, abolitionist, and lecturer born in 1814. He is best known for his book "The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom," which was published in 1858. His work "the escape or a leap for freedom" is a fictionalized account of Brown's own escape from slavery in Kentucky in 1834. Brown was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and used his writing to speak out against slavery and racism. In addition to "The Escape," he wrote several other books, including a memoir titled "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" and a play called "The Escape; or, A Leap to Freedom." William Wells Brown was an important figure in American history and his writing played a significant role in the fight against slavery and for the rights of African Americans. "The Escape" remains a powerful and important work today, offering insight into the experiences of those who lived through slavery and the fight for freedom.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9781161444476
• ISBN-10: 1161444475
• Artikelnr.: 31002006