Through the Eyes of a Slave - Written Accounts of American Slavery e-bog

"e;Through the Eyes of a Slave"e; contains a carefully-selected collection of famous, influential and moving American slave narratives from a variety of authors including Solomon Northup's "e;Twelve Years a Slave"e;, which was adapted into the 2013 blockbuster film of the same name. These compelling, inspirational, and often harrowing real-life stories offer a unique insight into the travails of slave life in nineteenth-century America, and are highly recommended for those with an interest in this dark chapter of American history. Contents include: "e;Thirty Years a Slave, by Louis Hughes"e;, "e;Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, by Frederick Douglass"e;, "e;Twelve Years a Slave, by Solomon Northup"e;, "e;Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom, by William Craft and Ellen Craft"e;, and "e;Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman, by Austin Steward"e;. Read & Co. History is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic memoirs now for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.