Narrative Of The Adventures And Escape Of Moses Roper From American Slavery (1846)

""Narrative of the Adventures and Escape of Moses Roper from American Slavery"" is an autobiographical account written by Moses Roper, a former slave who escaped from slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. The book was first published in 1838 and has since become an important historical document that sheds light on the brutality and inhumanity of the American slave system.In the book, Roper recounts his life as a slave, detailing the various forms of abuse and torture he endured at the hands of his masters. He describes the physical and emotional trauma of being sold from one owner to another, as well as the daily struggles of life as a slave, including the constant fear of punishment and the difficulty of maintaining family relationships.Despite the many challenges he faced, Roper remained determined to escape from slavery and eventually succeeded in doing so. He recounts the harrowing journey he took to freedom, including his travels through the wilderness, his encounters with sympathetic individuals who helped him along the way, and his eventual arrival in England, where he was able to start a new life.Through his powerful and moving narrative, Roper provides a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. His story serves as a testament to the strength and courage of those who fought for their freedom and the importance of remembering the struggles of the past in order to build a better future.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.