02344cam a22003493u 4500 585 UtSlPG 20260610133033.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Craft, William, -1900 Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom : Or, The Escape of William and Ellen Craft from Slavery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-07-01 "Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom" by William Craft and Ellen Craft is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the harrowing escape of a married couple, William and Ellen Craft, from slavery to freedom, underscoring the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved individuals in America. The book reflects on the personal and social injustices of slavery, while illuminating the indomitable spirit and resilience of those seeking liberty. The opening portion of the work introduces the Crafts' background and their motivations for escaping. They provide a poignant insight into their lives as slaves in Georgia, touching on the horrors of being treated as property and the cruel separation from family. The couple's determination to claim their rights, inspired by the idea that "all men are created equal," leads them to devise a daring plan for escape. This plan highlights Ellen's near-white complexion, which allows her to disguise herself as a gentleman while William poses as her slave. Their journey begins as they secure passes from their owners, setting the stage for a desperate leap toward freedom that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography Craft, William Craft, Ellen Enslaved persons -- Georgia -- Biography Enslaved persons' writings, American Craft, Ellen, 1826-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/585 42712 42712