02306cam a22003133u 4500 50092 UtSlPG 20260610134142.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Illustrated Edition of the Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown from American Slavery : Written by Himself Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-30 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Illustrated Edition of the Life and Escape of Wm. Wells Brown from American Slavery" by Wm. Wells Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the life experiences of the author, a fugitive slave, as he recounts his painful journey through slavery in America and his eventual escape to freedom. The book aims to raise awareness about the atrocities of slavery and advocate for emancipation, highlighting the experiences of the enslaved alongside Brown's personal story. The opening of the work sets the stage for the author's story by establishing his background, detailing his birth in Kentucky, the cruelty of plantation life, and the brutal realities faced by fellow slaves, such as Randall, whose defiance against punishment leads to severe retribution. Brown illustrates the psychological trauma endured by enslaved individuals, compounded by the fear of being separated from loved ones, as seen in his encounter with a mother and her child's distress over impending sale. This portion serves as a powerful prelude to his eventual escape, emphasizing the urgent desire for freedom that propels him forward amid the oppressive system of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography Slavery -- Missouri https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50092 90930 90930