Mason, Isaac 1822- creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life of Isaac Mason as a Slave" by Isaac Mason is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a personal narrative that details the experiences of the author, who recounts his life as an enslaved individual in Maryland and his journey toward freedom. The narrative addresses the atrocities of slavery, the struggles, and the resilience of the enslaved people, making it both a significant historical document and a deeply personal story of survival. At the start of the narrative, Mason introduces his beginnings in 1822 in Maryland, born into slavery, and describes his early life under the ownership of Mrs. H. Woodland. He recounts the cruelty he experienced, including harsh punishments and daily deprivations while navigating life as a young slave. The opening delves into the dynamics of slavery, detailing his family's struggles and his journey between different slave owners. As he progresses through his youth, the narrative hints at a pivotal moment leading to his eventual escape from bondage, revealing the injustices faced by slaves and setting the stage for his quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-02-15 Produced by Cindy Beyer and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive-US. Original publication data not identified Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography Mason, Isaac, 1822- E300 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48263 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48263 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134117.0 48263