Publisher's Synopsis
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself is a memoir written by Harriet Jacobs, an enslaved woman who lived in the United States during the mid-19th century. In this book, Jacobs recounts her life as a slave, including the physical and emotional abuse she endured, her escape from slavery, and her experiences as a fugitive living in hiding.Jacobs' narrative is unique in that it focuses on the experiences of women in slavery, including the sexual abuse and exploitation that many enslaved women faced. She also discusses the ways in which slavery impacted family relationships, as well as the challenges she faced in trying to protect her own children from the horrors of slavery.Throughout the book, Jacobs emphasizes the importance of education and literacy as tools for empowerment and resistance. She also highlights the role of white abolitionists in the fight against slavery, and the ways in which their support was crucial to the success of the abolitionist movement.Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself provides a powerful and personal account of the horrors of slavery, as well as the resilience and strength of those who fought against it. It remains an important work in the history of American literature and the fight for social justice.Published For The Author in 1861.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.
