The History of Mary Prince: The Astonishing True Story of an Escaped Slave

The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave Narrative (African American)

by Mary Prince

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	613 KB
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The History of Mary Prince is a gripping true story of a young Jamaican slave who escaped to freedom in England. Written in her own words, this powerful narrative is a vivid account of the horrors of slavery and the indomitable spirit of a woman who refused to be broken.

Mary Prince was born in Bermuda in 1788. At the age of 12, she was sold to a slave trader and taken to Jamaica. There, she was forced to work on a sugar plantation, where she was subjected to horrific abuse. She was beaten, whipped, and sexually assaulted. She was also forced to work long hours in the fields, often in extreme heat and cold.

In 1828, Mary Prince escaped from slavery and made her way to England. There, she met with abolitionists who helped her to tell her story. In 1831, her autobiography, The History of Mary Prince, was published. The book was a sensation, and it helped to galvanize the movement to abolish slavery in England.

The History of Mary Prince is a powerful indictment of slavery. It is a vivid account of the horrors of the slave trade and the inhumanity of slavery. But it is also a story of hope and redemption. Mary Prince's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul.

The History of Mary Prince is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery or the abolition movement. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for The History of Mary Prince

"The History of Mary Prince is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Mary Prince's voice is raw and honest, and her story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University

"The History of Mary Prince is a classic of slave narrative literature. It is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of slavery and the indomitable spirit of a woman who refused to be broken." - Maya Angelou

"The History of Mary Prince is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery or the abolition movement. It is a powerful and moving story that will change the way you think about slavery." - Cornel West, Union Theological Seminary

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The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave Narrative (African American)

by Mary Prince

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	613 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	80 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE