History of Mary Prince A West Indian Slave – With the Supplement, The Narrative of Asa-Asa, A Captured African
History of Mary Prince A West Indian Slave – With the Supplement, The Narrative of Asa-Asa, A Captured African by Mary Prince is an important autobiography first published in 1831. This edition, released by Read Books on February 20, 2020, consists of 80 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles the life of Mary Prince, a British abolitionist born into slavery in Bermuda, who escaped to London and documented her experiences during a time of significant anti-slavery sentiment.
Readers will find a detailed account of Prince’s life, including her struggles and triumphs as a woman of African descent in a society marked by racial and social injustices. The narrative not only highlights her personal journey but also includes the supplementary account of Asa-Asa, a captured African, providing further context to the historical experiences of enslaved individuals. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biography, historical accounts, and the social dynamics of the Caribbean and West Indies.
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The History of Mary Prince – A West Indian Slave is a 1831 autobiography of Mary Prince (1788-1833), a British abolitionist and autobiographer. Born in Bermuda to a family of African slaves, she managed to escape to London where she wrote this book. The first account of a black woman’s life published in Great Britain, “The History of Mary Prince” was highly controversial in a time of growing anti-slavery agitation. The book touched many people and was hugely popular, selling out thee printings. Contents include: “The History Of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave”, “History Of Mary Prince, By The Editor”, and “Narrative Of Louis Asa-Asa, A Captured African”.
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