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This is a memoir written by a former slave in the U.S. during the 19th century. From the preface: "The author does not think that any apology is necessary for this issue of his Life and History. He believes that American Slavery is now the great question before the American People:... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1861, Austin Steward's memoir has long been a staple source of first-hand evidence about activism against slavery and racism by freed blacks. Long out of print, the narrative is now available with additional biographical information and a critical introduction... Read Full Overview

I was born in Prince William County, Virginia. At seven years of age, I found myself a slave on the plantation of Capt. William Helm. Our family consisted of my father and mother-whose names were Robert and Susan Steward-a sister, Mary, and myself. As was the usual custom, we... Read Full Overview

""Twenty-Two Years A Slave And Forty Years A Freeman"" is a memoir written by Austin Steward, detailing his life as a slave and his eventual freedom. The book covers his experiences as a slave in Virginia, his escape to Canada, and his life as a free man in Canada and the United... Read Full Overview

Twenty-two years a slave, and forty years a freeman - Embracing a correspondence of several years while President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West. Fourth Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1867. Hansebooks is editor of the literature... Read Full Overview

In "Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman," Austin Steward presents a poignant narrative that details his harrowing experiences of enslavement followed by his pursuit of freedom. Written in the style of a personal memoir, Steward's work not only recounts the brutal... Read Full Overview

Auto-Biography of life as a Slave in America - Twenty-Two Years A Slave, And Forty Years A Freeman - Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, while President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West by Austin Steward - The author does not think that any apology is necessary... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The author does not think that any apology is necessary for this issue of his Life and History. He believes that American Slavery is now the great question before the American People: that it is not merely a political question, coming up before the country as the grand element... Read Full Overview

Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman By Austin Steward