Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave. Second Edition by Brown

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Author Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Title Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave. Second Edition
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Summary "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" by Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This powerful memoir details the harrowing experiences of a man who escapes the horrors of slavery, providing firsthand insights into the brutal realities of the slave system in America. The narrative follows William W. Brown as he recounts his life, the brutal treatment he endured, the trauma of separation from his family, and his desperate struggle for freedom. The opening portion of the narrative establishes Brown's early life in bondage, beginning from his birth in Lexington, Kentucky, where he was recorded as property by his master. It describes the cruel living conditions and the violent nature of slaveholding, portraying the omnipresent threat of physical punishment and the emotional devastation of witnessing his mother's beatings and family separations. Brown's profound longing for liberty and justice is evident as he reflects on the experiences of his fellow slaves, his observations of their sufferings, and his own attempts to escape from the oppressive grip of slavery, foreshadowing the immense sacrifices he would be forced to make in his pursuit of freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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
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