Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Dover Thrift Editions:

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)

<DIV> <DIV> <P>The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, <I>Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl</I> remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813â‚¬â€œ1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in the North.<br>Written and published in 1861 after Jacobs' harrowing escape from a vile and predatory master, the memoir delivers a powerful and unflinching portrayal of the abuses and hypocrisy of the master-slave relationship. Jacobs writes frankly of the horrors she suffered as a slave, her eventual escape after several unsuccessful attempts, and her seven years in self-imposed exile, hiding in a coffin-like "garret" attached to her grandmother's porch.<br>A rare firsthand account of a courageous woman's determination and endurance, this inspirational story also represents a valuable historical record of the continuing battle for freedom and the preservation of family.</DIV></DIV>
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780486419312
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2001-11-09
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759419319
EANs 9780486419312

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)