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  • Narrative of William W. Brown, an American Slave

    by William W. Brown ...
    Narrative of William W. Brown is one of the most famous slave narratives. He became a prolific author after escaping to Ohio. Heraklion Press has included a linked table of contents. ... Read more

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  • Narrative of William W. Brown, an American Slave

    by William W. Brown ...
    This is a slave narrative written in the mid-19th century before the Civil War.From the preface:" THE present Narrative was first published in Boston, (U.S.) in July, 1847, and eight thousand copies were sold in less than eighteen months from the time of its publication. This rapid sale may be attributed to the circumstance, that for three years preceding its publication, I had been employed as a ... Read more

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  • The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements

    by William W. Brown ...
    The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements is a collection of short biographies of famous black men throughout the world, written by abolitionist and escaped slave William Brown. Heraklion Press has included a linked table of contents. ... Read more

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  • The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity

    by William W. Brown ...
    This book documents the participation of both free blacks and slaves during the Civil War, as well as a background of African American participation in the Revolution and War of 1812.From the preface:"Feeling anxious to preserve for future reference an account of the part which the Negro took in suppressing the Slaveholders' Rebellion, I have been induced to write this work. In doing so, it ... Read more

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  • The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements

    by William W. Brown ...
    This is a history of African Americans in America written by a former slave during the 19th century.From the preface:" THE calumniators and traducers of the Negro are to be found, mainly, among two classes. The first and most relentless are those who have done them the greatest injury, by being instrumental in their enslavement and consequent degradation. They delight to descant upon the "natural ... Read more

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  • Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave

    by William W. Brown ...
    Thе "Narrativе of William W. Brown, a Fugitivе Slavе" is a poignant and gripping autobiographical account writtеn by William Wеlls Brown, an African Amеrican who еscapеd from thе bonds of slavеry in thе 19th cеntury. Brown's narrativе sеrvеs as a powеrful and compеlling tеstamеnt to thе horrors of Amеrican slavеry and thе indomitablе human spirit's quеst for frееdom and justicе. In his narrativе, ... Read more

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  • Clotel

    or, The President's Daughter

    by William W. Brown ...
    Series series Modern Library Classics
    The first novel published by an African American, Clotel takes up the story, in circulation at the time, that Thomas Jefferson fathered an illegitimate mulatto daughter who was sold into slavery. Powerfully reimagining this story, and weaving together a variety of contemporary source materials, Brown fills the novel with daring escapes and encounters, as well as searing depictions of the American ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Toussaint Louverture: the Haitian Slave Leader

    by William W. Brown, Charles W. Elliott ...
    Toussaint Louverture was one of the liberators of Haiti. After the insurrection, he joined the insurgents, and, having acquired some knowledge of surgery and medicine, acted as physician to the forces. In 1796 he was named commander-in-chief of the armies of St Domingo, but, having raised and disciplined a powerful army of blacks, he made himself master of the whole country, renounced the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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    Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Memoirs & History of Abolitionist Movement

    by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lydia Maria Child, William Wells Brown ...
    'Never Forgotten, Never Could Be' is a profound anthology that captures the essences of struggles, resilience, and emancipation through the voices of eminent historical figures and activists. Ranging from poignant narratives to riveting personal accounts, the collection presents a formidable array of styles — from introspective diaries to powerful speeches and heartfelt letters. As readers journey ... Read more

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  • Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

    An American Slave

    by Frederick Douglass ...
    In 1845, runaway slave Frederick Douglass became, almost overnight, the most celebrated African American author in history with the publication of his Narrative. In stark, powerful prose, he conveyed his observations of owners and overseers, the demoralizing effects of slavery on both slave and slaveholder, and his own triumph over oppression. In the latter part of the century, Douglass became a ... Read more

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  • Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave (Illustrated)

    by Frederick Douglass ...
    Includes 10 illustrations.Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and haunting autobiography that provides an unflinching glimpse into the life of one of the most influential figures in American history. Written by Frederick Douglass, a former enslaved African-American who escaped bondage to become a prominent abolitionist, author, and orator, this book serves as a compelling ... Read more

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  • Once Upon a Slave: 28 Powerful Memoirs of Former Slaves & 100+ Recorded Testimonies in One Edition

    Memoirs of Frederick Douglass, Underground Railroad, 12 Years a Slave…

    by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lydia Maria Child, William Wells Brown ...
    'Once Upon a Slave' is a monumental anthology that captures a broad spectrum of narratives from formerly enslaved individuals, presented through a tapestry of memoirs and testimonies. This collection spans a diverse set of literary styles, from searing autobiographical accounts to deeply researched historical narratives. Each piece, meticulously edited to preserve the voice and truth of its ... Read more

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