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An 1831 autobiography of Mary Prince (1788–1833), a British abolitionist and autobiographer. Born in Bermuda to a family of African slaves, she managed to escape to London where she wrote this book. The first account of a black woman’s life published in Great Britain.
£3.99 – £9.99
| Author |
Mary Prince |
|---|---|
| Imprint |
Read & Co. History |
| Categories |
Biographies of Women Biography & Memoir History Regional & National History Slavery & Abolition of Slavery Social & Cultural History |
| ISBN | 9781528715416, 9781528789165 |
| Formats Available | |
| Pages | 80 |
| Publication Date | 05 February 2020 |
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 8.5 in |
“The History of Mary Prince – A West Indian Slave” is a 1831 autobiography of Mary Prince (1788–1833), a British abolitionist and autobiographer. Born in Bermuda to a family of African slaves, she managed to escape to London where she wrote this book. The first account of a black woman’s life published in Great Britain, “The History of Mary Prince” was highly controversial in a time of growing anti-slavery agitation. The book touched many people and was hugely popular, selling out thee printings. Contents include: “The History Of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave”, “History Of Mary Prince, By The Editor”, and “Narrative Of Louis Asa-Asa, A Captured African”.
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