Narrative of Henry Box Brown by Henry Box Brown

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Author Brown, Henry Box, 1816?-1897
Contributor Stearns, Charles (Abolitionist)
Title Narrative of Henry Box Brown
Who Escaped from Slavery Enclosed in a Box 3 Feet Long and 2 Wide
Note Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Narrative of Henry Box Brown" by Henry Box Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work centers around the life and daring escape of Henry Box Brown, who famously fled slavery by concealing himself in a wooden box. This narrative sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery, as well as the desperate measures enslaved individuals were willing to undertake in pursuit of freedom. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for a powerful and poignant story. Henry Brown reflects on his early life as a slave in Virginia, discussing the pain of separation from loved ones and the daily indignities faced by enslaved people. Brown vividly describes the emotional trauma of witnessing families torn apart and expresses his profound yearning for freedom. He recounts the moment he decided to escape by hiding himself in a box, an act of bravery that ultimately leads to his journey toward liberation. The preface and introduction highlight the inhumanity of slavery while establishing a tone that invites empathy from the reader, making it clear that Brown's experiences and reflections are not just personal but reflective of the broader struggles endured by countless others under the system of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject African American abolitionists -- Biography
Subject Brown, Henry Box, 1815 or 1816-
Subject Fugitive slaves -- Virginia -- Biography
Subject African Americans -- Virginia -- Biography
Subject Slavery -- Virginia -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 64992
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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