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If you're looking for a book that will challenge your perspective and leave a lasting impact, then "Narrative of William W. Brown, A Fugitive Slave" is a must-read. This book is a powerful and persuasive account of the realities of slavery, written by someone who lived through... Read Full Overview

The Narrative of William W. Brown ranks alongside Frederick Douglass' memoirs as an influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery. The simple, straightforward style of Brown's Narrative offers a sincere and moving... Read Full Overview

Thirteen years ago, I came to your door, a weary fugitive from chains and stripes. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was hungry, and you fed me. Naked was I, and you clothed me. Even a name by which to be known among men, slavery had denied me. You bestowed... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1847, William W. Brown offers a first-person narrative that details his enslavement and the daring escape that ultimately led to his freedom. It's a captivating tale and testament to the perseverance and strength of the human spirit. In this... Read Full Overview

"Even a name by which to be known among men, slavery had denied me."A standout among slave testimonies, the Narrative of William W. Brown provides a revealing account of life as a slave in mid-19th century Missouri.Written with harrowing clarity and heart-breaking honesty, it... Read Full Overview

I WAS born in Lexington, Ky. The man who stole me as soon as I was born, recorded the births of all the infants which he claimed to be born his property, in a book which he kept for that purpose. My mother's name was Elizabeth. She had seven children, viz: Solomon, Leander, Benjamin,... Read Full Overview

"The Narrative of William Wells Brown - A Fugitive Slave" from William Wells Brown. A prominent African-American abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright, and historian (1814-1884).