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"Narrative of Henry Watson, a fugitive slave" by Henry Watson is a slave narrative published in 1848. Watson recounts his twenty-six years of enslavement in Virginia and Mississippi, detailing the brutal treatment, psychological manipulation, and dehumanizing conditions he endured. Unlike typical fugitive slave narratives that project heroism, Watson's memoir uniquely reveals his inner struggles and self-doubt. His account exposes the calculated tactics of slave traders and the constant terror slaves faced, culminating in his dangerous decision to escape northward with help from an abolitionist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: United States: Bela Marsh, 1848