Narrative Of Joanna

Narrative of Joanna: An Emancipated Slave of Surinam (1838) is a book written by John Gabriel Stedman. The book is a first-person account of the life of Joanna, an emancipated slave living in Surinam, a Dutch colony in South America, during the late 18th century. Joanna's story is a powerful and moving account of the brutalities of slavery and the struggle for freedom. Stedman, a British soldier who fought against the Dutch in Surinam, met Joanna during his time there and was deeply moved by her story. The book details Joanna's life before and after emancipation, including the abuse and mistreatment she endured as a slave, her eventual escape to freedom, and her struggles to build a new life for herself and her family. Through Joanna's story, Stedman provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Surinam during the era of slavery. He also offers a powerful critique of the institution of slavery and the ways in which it dehumanizes both slaves and slaveholders. Overall, Narrative of Joanna: An Emancipated Slave of Surinam is a compelling and important work that sheds light on the realities of slavery and the struggle for freedom in the Caribbean during the colonial era.From Stedman�������s Narrative Of A Five Year�������s Expedition Against The Revolted Negroes Of Surinam.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.