UNCHAINED - Powerful & Unflinching Narratives Of Former Slaves assembles a seminal collection that spans a breathtaking range of experiences, literary styles, and historical periods, diving deep into the heart of slavery's inhumanity and the indomitable spirit of those who survived. This anthology is distinguished by its diversity, presenting narratives from the raw, unfiltered autobiographies to more reflective memoirs and analytical essays. The collection shines a spotlight on the varied faces of slavery and emancipation, threading through its pages the collective memory and legacy of a dark period in history, while also highlighting the personal truths and stories that stand as individual beacons of resistance, resilience, and hope. The contributing authors and editors, each a pivotal voice in their own right, bring forth a rich tapestry of perspectives that span centuries. From Frederick Douglass's eloquent demands for justice to Harriet Jacobs's harrowing account of life as a fugitive from slavery, these voices echo the broader movements of abolition, civil rights, and racial justice. The diverseness of this group, encompassing both those who lived through slavery and those who chronicled the journeys of others, offers a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of slavery's multifaceted realities. UNCHAINED invites readers into a profound journey through history, narrated by those who lived it. This collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depths of human cruelty and endurance, offering a rich educational resource and a deeply moving reading experience. It is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding the true complexities of slavery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Through these narratives, readers are offered a unique insight into the fabric of American history, stitched together with the threads of individual lives that, though bounded by oppression, were defined by an unbreakable will to be free.
UNCHAINED - Powerful & Unflinching Narratives Of Former Slaves: 28 True Life Stories in One Volume
Authors:
- Thomas Clarkson
- Daniel Drayton
- Louis Hughes
- Lydia Maria Child
- Austin Steward
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett
- Moses Grandy
- William Wells Brown
- William Still
- Nat Turner
- Henry Bibb
- Olaudah Equiano
- Sojourner Truth
- Mary Prince
- Kate Drumgoold
- Frederick Douglass
- Brantz Mayer
- Theodore Canot
- Booker T. Washington
- Elizabeth Keckley
- Charles Ball
- Solomon Northup
- Josiah Henson
- Stephen Smith
- Ellen Craft
- William Craft
- John Gabriel Stedman
- Sarah H. Bradford
- Lucy A. Delaney
- L. S. Thompson
- F. G. De Fontaine
- Henry Box Brown
- John Dixon Long
- Harriet Jacobs
- Jacob D. Green
- Thomas S. Gaines
- Willie Lynch
- Margaretta Matilda Odell
- Joseph Mountain
Format:
Duration:
- 5043 pages
Language:
English
- 188 books
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was born into a family of slavery in early America. Douglass attributes his road to freedom as beginning with his being sent from the Maryland plantation of his birth to live in Baltimore as a young boy. There, he learned to read and, more importantly, learned the power of literacy. In early adolescence, he was returned to farm work, suffered abuse at the hands of cruel overseers, and witnessed abuse visited on fellow slaves. He shared his knowledge of reading with a secret "Sunday school" of 40 fellow slaves during his last years of bondage. In his early 20's, he ran away to the North and found refuge among New England abolitionists.
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Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup (1808–c.1864-75) was a free-born African American from Saratoga Springs, New York, who was kidnapped into slavery in 1841. After his escape, he became an abolitionist and published his memoir, Twelve Years a Slave (1853). He gave many lectures in support of the abolitionist causes and aided in the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves.
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