Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl Written by Herself (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169278080)

Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl Written by Herself is a powerful and moving autobiography of Harriet Jacobs, a former slave who escaped to freedom in the mid-1800s. The book was originally published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, as it was considered dangerous for a former slave to publish their own story at the time. In the book, Jacobs recounts her experiences as a slave, including the sexual harassment and abuse she endured from her master, the birth of her two children, and her eventual escape to the North. She also describes the challenges she faced as a fugitive, including the constant fear of being caught and returned to slavery, and the difficulties of finding work and supporting herself and her children. Jacobs' narrative is a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery and a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Her story is a vital part of American history and an important contribution to the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.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.

Author: Harriet Jacobs
ISBN-10: 1169278086
ISBN-13: 9781169278080
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 179006 / Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl