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_aBrowne, Martha Griffith, _d1828-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAutobiography of a Female Slave |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-10-25 | ||
| 508 | _aMFR, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Autobiography of a Female Slave" by Martha Griffith Browne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This compelling narrative offers readers a firsthand perspective of the life of a female slave in the Southern United States, exploring her personal struggles, family ties, and experiences of both cruelty and kindness. The author provides an intimate portrayal of the protagonist's journey, encapsulating the harsh realities of slavery while highlighting the deep emotional bonds that shape her existence. The opening of this autobiography introduces us to the narrator, a young female slave born on a Kentucky farm, detailing her early life, her family's dynamics, and her yearning for education amidst the oppressive backdrop of slavery. As her master falls ill and subsequently passes away, the narrator faces the terrifying prospect of being sold away from her mother, which unveils the traumatic realities of the slave trade. The emotional turmoil felt by both the mother and daughter during this separation takes center stage, illustrating the heart-wrenching impact of slavery on familial relationships. Through vivid descriptions of love, loss, and the hope for a brighter future, the opening sets the tone for a deeply moving exploration of resilience and the quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved women -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDidactic fiction | ||
| 653 | _aKentucky -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican American women -- Fiction | ||
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