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041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aE300
100	1		_aCraft, William, _d-1900
245	1	0	_aRunning a Thousand Miles for Freedom : _bOr, The Escape of William and Ellen Craft from Slavery
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1996-07-01
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
653			_aCraft, William
653			_aCraft, Ellen
653			_aEnslaved persons -- Georgia -- Biography
653			_aEnslaved persons' writings, American
700	1		_aCraft, Ellen, _d1826-1891
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/585
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