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Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself

By Henry Bibb

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Born into captivity, one man risks everything to break free from the chains of slavery, embarking on a perilous journey toward an uncertain future.

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2005-03-17
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Summary

** "Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself" is a gripping autobiography from the 1800s. Henry Bibb shares his personal story of being born into slavery and his courageous quest to become a free man. From his early years in Kentucky, where he faces separation from his mother and cruel treatment from slaveholders, the narrative paints a harrowing picture of enslaved life. Bibb's fierce longing for freedom fuels his repeated attempts to escape, highlighting both the deep psychological impact of slavery on individuals and the incredible strength required to resist such a dehumanizing system and seek a life of liberation. **

About the Author

Henry Walton Bibb, was an American author and abolitionist who was born into slavery. Bibb told his life story in his Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave, which included many failed escape attempts followed finally by success when he escaped to Detroit. After leaving Detroit to move to Canada with his family, due to issues with the legality of his assistance in the Underground Railroad, he founded the abolitionist newspaper, Voice of the Fugitive. He lived in Canada until his death.

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