"The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black, a Fugitive from Slavery" by Leonard Black is a gripping life story from the 1800's that follows a man's journey from slavery to freedom, and his spiritual evolution. He recounts his life as a slave, the terrible conditions he faced with different owners, and the heartache of being separated from his family because of the slave trade, and his eventual escape. Black's story not only gives a personal account, but strongly criticizes slavery, showing his inner strength and determination that leads him toward religion and liberation. Through everything, his dedication to learning and his dream of preaching the gospel are clear, highlighting his transformation from being oppressed to finding his own power to find faith.
The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black, a Fugitive from Slavery
By Leonard Black
Witness one man's courageous flight from the chains of slavery to the boundless promise of spiritual awakening and self-discovery.
Summary
About the AuthorLeonard Black was born a slave in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and was separated from his family by the age of six. He escaped after 20 years of slavery. In 1847 he wrote The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery. With encouragement and support, he became a Baptist minister, preaching in Boston, Providence, and Nantucket before becoming minister of First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.
Leonard Black was born a slave in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and was separated from his family by the age of six. He escaped after 20 years of slavery. In 1847 he wrote The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery. With encouragement and support, he became a Baptist minister, preaching in Boston, Providence, and Nantucket before becoming minister of First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.
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