TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thompson,John
TI  - The life of John Thompson, a fugitive slave
AV  - E300 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
KW  - African Americans -- Biography
KW  - Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
KW  - Worcester (Mass.) -- Biography
KW  - Thompson, John, 1812-1860
KW  - Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2023-06-15; Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United States: John Thompson, 1856
N2  - "The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave" written by John Thompson is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of Thompson, who fled slavery after enduring 25 years of bondage in Maryland. The text offers a poignant examination of the brutal realities faced by enslaved individuals and the complex, often heartbreaking relationships they maintained with their families under the oppressive system of slavery.  At the start of the narrative, Thompson introduces himself, detailing his origins and the darkness of the institution from which he escaped. He recounts the traumatic experience of witnessing the sale of his sister into slavery, an event that profoundly impacted him. The opening chapters portray the harsh conditions of plantation life, including inadequate food, cruel punishments, and the emotional turmoil wrought by family separations. Thompson illustrates not only the physical brutality but also the spiritual resistance of those enslaved, hinting at a burgeoning sense of hope for freedom and justice, themes that resonate deeply throughout his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70985
ER  -