Illustrated Edition Of The Life And Escape Of William Wells Brown From American Slavery (1851)

The Illustrated Edition of The Life and Escape of William Wells Brown from American Slavery is a book written by William Wells Brown and originally published in 1851. This edition is an updated version of the original work, featuring vivid illustrations that bring Brown's story to life. The book tells the story of Brown's life as a slave in the United States, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent career as an abolitionist and writer. Brown was born into slavery in Kentucky in 1814 and spent much of his youth working on various plantations. He eventually escaped to freedom in 1834 and went on to become a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, delivering speeches and writing books that exposed the horrors of slavery.The Illustrated Edition of The Life and Escape of William Wells Brown from American Slavery provides a powerful and moving account of Brown's life, highlighting the struggles and injustices he faced as a slave and the bravery and determination he demonstrated in his quest for freedom. The illustrations add an extra layer of depth and emotion to the story, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for civil rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.