Publisher's Synopsis
The Illustrated Edition of The Life and Escape of William Wells Brown from American Slavery is a memoir written by William Wells Brown, an enslaved African-American who escaped from slavery in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Brown's life as a slave, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent career as a writer and abolitionist. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Brown's life. The first few chapters describe Brown's childhood and early years as a slave in Kentucky, where he was born. He describes the harsh conditions of slavery, including the brutal treatment of slaves, the lack of education and opportunities, and the constant fear of being sold away from his family and friends. The middle chapters of the book describe Brown's escape from slavery and his journey to freedom. He provides a vivid account of his escape, including the dangers he faced and the help he received from sympathetic individuals along the way. He also describes his arrival in the North and his efforts to build a new life for himself as a free man.The final chapters of the book focus on Brown's career as a writer and abolitionist. He describes his involvement in the anti-slavery movement and his efforts to educate others about the horrors of slavery. He also discusses his own writing, including his famous novel, Clotel, which was one of the first novels written by an African-American.This illustrated edition of The Life and Escape of William Wells Brown from American Slavery includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to bring Brown's story to life. It is a powerful and moving account of one man's struggle for freedom and his efforts to help others escape the bonds of slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
