
An account of life as a slave in mid-19th century Missouri About the author William Wells Brown (November 6, 1814 - November 6, 1884) was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Born into slavery near Mount...

"Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Second Edition" is a powerful and unflinching first-person account of slavery in 19th-century America. This gripping narrative offers invaluable insights into the brutal realities faced by enslaved persons and the courageous...