The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada

By Josiah Henson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henson

Book Overview

"The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada," is a powerful autobiography and a significant document in the history of abolitionism. Henson's narrative recounts his experiences as an enslaved African American and his eventual escape to freedom in Canada. This spiritual autobiography offers a compelling first-person account of the brutalities of slavery and the transformative power of faith.

Henson's story provides invaluable insight into the lives of those who sought refuge from slavery in the 19th century. His experiences shed light on a crucial period in American history. This book stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for freedom. A vital piece of historical literature, "The Life of Josiah Henson" remains a moving and important read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the abolitionist movement, and the African American experience.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023361361
• ISBN13: 9781023361361
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Josiah Henson, The person who was the Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom character in

Josiah Henson wrote his book, The Autobiography of Josiah Henson in 1849 for the purpose of raising money to purchase his brothers freedom. Born into slavery in 1789, Henson was an inspiration as he rescued many people held captive during that time in history. Beecher Stowe acknowledged in her book The Key To Uncle Tom's cabin published in 1853, that she had read Henson's autobiography and his life story was her inspiration for Uncle Tom's cabin and the character of Uncle Tom. The life of Josiah Henson should be read in every household with family, friends and neighbors as well as in the school system and a favorite bookclub selection ❤️.