Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
02.09.2026
Verlag
Gyan BooksSeitenzahl
70
Maße (L/B/H)
22,2/14,5/0,8 cm
Gewicht
171 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-81-682-9330-4
Experience one man's extraordinary journey from the brutality of slavery to the hope and reality of freedom. Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave presents the life story of William Wells Brown through a powerful sequence of childhood memories, suffering, resistance, escape, capture, and renewed determination. The narrative exposes the human cost of slavery while preserving the courage and inner strength of an individual determined to reclaim his life. Beginning with childhood in slavery, Brown describes a world in which people could be treated as property and families could be separated by forces beyond their control. His experiences of cruelty, punishment, forced movement, and the slave market reveal the harsh realities of bondage, while moments of kindness and human connection demonstrate the resilience that survived even under oppressive conditions. The later chapters follow Brown's dangerous pursuit of freedom. His journey is marked by uncertainty, setbacks, fear, courage, and an enduring hope that life could become something more. The recurring image of the North Star becomes part of a larger story of direction, determination, and liberation. This book is more than a historical account. It is a deeply personal testimony about human dignity, freedom, courage, perseverance, injustice, and the desire for selfdetermination. Brown's direct perspective helps modern readers understand American slavery not simply as a historical institution, but through the lived experiences of a person caught within it. Recommended for readers of African American history, American history, slave narratives, biographies, abolitionist literature, and firsthand historical accounts. Brown's story remains a powerful reminder of the value of freedom and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.
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