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LoC No.: 11006095

Title: Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, Late a Slave in the United States of America

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, Late a Slave in the United States of America" by Moses Grandy is a firsthand account of the brutal realities of slavery, written in the mid-19th century. This autobiographical narrative provides a profound insight into the life of a man who endured the trials of slavery, sought his freedom multiple times, and ultimately emerged to tell his story. The book serves as both a biography and a historical account of the struggles faced by enslaved individuals in America, and it reflects the growing abolitionist sentiments of the time. The narrative follows Moses Grandy from his early years as a slave in North Carolina, detailing the immense hardships endured by him and his family as they were subjected to separation and violence. Grandy recounts these experiences with painful clarity, sharing stories of his mother's attempts to protect their family, his own experiences of harsh treatment from various masters, and his relentless pursuit to buy his freedom. Throughout the text, he highlights the emotional toll of being torn from loved ones and the societal injustices that uphold the institution of slavery. His journey underscores not only his personal struggle but also the broader plight of enslaved individuals seeking liberty, revealing the deep-seated moral and humanitarian issues connected to slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grandy, Moses, 1786?-

EBook No.: 15036

Published: Feb 13, 2005

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- North Carolina

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11006095

Title: Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, Late a Slave in the United States of America

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, Late a Slave in the United States of America" by Moses Grandy is a firsthand account of the brutal realities of slavery, written in the mid-19th century. This autobiographical narrative provides a profound insight into the life of a man who endured the trials of slavery, sought his freedom multiple times, and ultimately emerged to tell his story. The book serves as both a biography and a historical account of the struggles faced by enslaved individuals in America, and it reflects the growing abolitionist sentiments of the time. The narrative follows Moses Grandy from his early years as a slave in North Carolina, detailing the immense hardships endured by him and his family as they were subjected to separation and violence. Grandy recounts these experiences with painful clarity, sharing stories of his mother's attempts to protect their family, his own experiences of harsh treatment from various masters, and his relentless pursuit to buy his freedom. Throughout the text, he highlights the emotional toll of being torn from loved ones and the societal injustices that uphold the institution of slavery. His journey underscores not only his personal struggle but also the broader plight of enslaved individuals seeking liberty, revealing the deep-seated moral and humanitarian issues connected to slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grandy, Moses, 1786?-

EBook No.: 15036

Published: Feb 13, 2005

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- North Carolina

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.