Narrative of my escape from slavery
Roper, Moses2003
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This 1838 autobiography ranks among the most important and authentic accounts of life in slavery, recounting the experiences of a North Carolina native who was sold or traded until his successful escape to New England. Roper's moving reminiscences offer a powerful first-hand account of the realities of life in bondage. Introduction. This 1838 autobiography ranks among the most important and authentic accounts of life in slavery, recounting the experiences of a North Carolina native who was sold or traded until his successful escape to New England. Roper's moving reminiscences offer a powerful first-hand account of the realities of life in bondage. Introduction.
Main title:
Narrative of my escape from slavery / Moses Roper.
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Imprint:
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2003.
Collation:
iii, 43 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: A narrative of the adventures and escape of Moses Roper from American slavery. 2nd ed. London : Darton, Harvey, and Darton, 1838.
ISBN:
9780486427188 (pbk)
Dewey class:
305.567
Language:
English
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BRN:
1341117