Inspiring story of bravery, perseverance, and self-sacrifice recalls the courageous life of one of the most well-known "conductors" on the Underground Railroad. This memorable biography recalls the former slave's grim childhood, her perilous experiences leading slaves into Canada, her efforts as a nurse, cook, and scout for the Union Army, and more. Unabridged republication of the second edition, as published for the author by G. R. Lockwood & Son, New York, 1886.
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup Kidnapped into slavery in 1841, Northup spent 12 years in captivity. This autobiographical memoir represents an exceptionally detailed and accurate description of slave life and plantation society. 7 illustrations. Index.
Adventures of an African Slaver by Captain Theodore Canot Brimming with information on every aspect of the slave trade in the nineteenth century, this detailed account by a former slave ship captain accurately portrays the appalling machinery of commercial slavery.
The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave by William Wells Brown An influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery, Brown's 1847 Narrative offers a sincere and moving account of his experiences as a slave in Missouri.
Memoirs of an Arabian Princess from Zanzibar by Emily Ruete, Sayyida Prin. of Zanzibar This 19th-century autobiography offers a rare inside look at the society surrounding a sultan's palace. A real-life princess in exile recalls her vanished world of harems, slave trading, and court intrigues.
