Uncle Tom's Story of His Life

An Autobiography of the Reverend Josiah Henson

Autori

• Josiah Henson

Parametri

Pagine

186pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Classici
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The autobiography chronicles Josiah Henson's harrowing journey from slavery in Maryland to freedom in Canada, detailing his escape in 1830 and his role in establishing the Dawn Settlement for fugitive slaves. Henson's experiences also include fundraising trips to England and a notable meeting with Harriet Beecher Stowe, who recognized him as a "parallel instance" for her character Uncle Tom. His narrative offers rich insights into the lives of enslaved individuals and the entrepreneurial spirit of escaped slaves in Ontario, making it a significant historical document.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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