02399cam a22003493u 4500 15398 UtSlPG 20260610133348.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14005639 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Bibb, Henry, 1815-1854 Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-17 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Henry Bibb, who was born into slavery and later escaped to pursue freedom. This powerful narrative details Bibb's struggles, aspirations, and the harsh realities of slavery, providing an authentic perspective on his journey towards emancipation. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Bibb's life from his birth in slavery in Kentucky to his yearning for freedom. He describes his early separation from his mother and the brutal treatment he endured from various masters, vividly illustrating the hardships of enslaved life. Starting with the formation of a strong desire for liberty, he recounts his attempts to escape and his determination to break free from the chains of slavery, emphasizing the psychological toll that this oppressive system exacts on both individuals and families. As readers delve into his story, they begin to grasp the inhumane conditions that slaves faced and the resilience required to seek liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography Slavery -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century Bibb, Henry, 1815- Enslaved persons -- Kentucky -- Social conditions -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15398 56786 56786