A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa, but Resident above Sixty Years in the United States of America, Related by Himself (Registro nro. 51696)

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Original cataloging agency UtSlPG
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Language code of text/sound track or separate title en
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050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number E300
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Smith, Venture,
Dates associated with a name 1729?-1805
245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa, but Resident above Sixty Years in the United States of America, Related by Himself
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2003
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500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Release date is 2003-11-01
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Creation/production credits note E-text produced by Martin Schub
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa, but resident above sixty years in the United States of America, related by himself" is a autobiographical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the life of Venture Smith, an African man who was enslaved and later gained his freedom in America. It provides an intimate look into his experiences from his childhood in Guinea, through his capture and enslavement, to his eventual escape and life as a free man, highlighting the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. In this narrative, Venture recounts his early life in Africa, detailing the rich yet troubled history of his family including his father's princely status and the subsequent invasion that led to his enslavement. He describes the harrowing journey across the ocean, the harsh conditions of slavery, and the trials he faced while working under various masters. Throughout his struggles, including multiple purchases and eventual aspirations for freedom, Venture demonstrates incredible tenacity and resourcefulness. He recounts clever schemes to earn money and ultimately buy his freedom and that of his family, painting a vivid picture of life, resilience, and the pursuit of dignity for himself and those he loved in the face of systemic oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Uncontrolled term Slavery -- Connecticut
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10075">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10075</a>

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