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Title: Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charles Aldarondo and the Online
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Summary: "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the brutal realities of slavery through the life experiences of the author, who escaped from bondage and became a prominent abolitionist. The book offers insights into the cruelty of slave-holding practices, the anguish of families being torn apart, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces himself and recounts his origins, revealing the circumstances of his birth into slavery in Lexington, Kentucky. He reflects on the trauma of having witnessed his mother being whipped and the dehumanizing treatment endured by slaves under their masters. Williams Wells Brown shares stories of various overseers and the severe punishments inflicted upon slaves, invoking both the harsh realities of his upbringing and a deep longing for freedom. Throughout the opening chapters, Brown also touches upon themes of familial bonds and the psychological impact of slavery, setting the stage for his later quest for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

EBook No.: 15132

Published: Feb 21, 2005

Downloads: 405

Language: English

Subject: Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography

Subject: African Americans -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Biography

Subject: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

Subject: Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charles Aldarondo and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the brutal realities of slavery through the life experiences of the author, who escaped from bondage and became a prominent abolitionist. The book offers insights into the cruelty of slave-holding practices, the anguish of families being torn apart, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces himself and recounts his origins, revealing the circumstances of his birth into slavery in Lexington, Kentucky. He reflects on the trauma of having witnessed his mother being whipped and the dehumanizing treatment endured by slaves under their masters. Williams Wells Brown shares stories of various overseers and the severe punishments inflicted upon slaves, invoking both the harsh realities of his upbringing and a deep longing for freedom. Throughout the opening chapters, Brown also touches upon themes of familial bonds and the psychological impact of slavery, setting the stage for his later quest for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

EBook No.: 15132

Published: Feb 21, 2005

Downloads: 405

Language: English

Subject: Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography

Subject: African Americans -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Biography

Subject: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

Subject: Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.