Sketches Of Places And People Abroad

Sketches of Places and People Abroad: The American Fugitive in Europe is a book written by William Wells Brown, an African-American abolitionist and writer. The book is a collection of sketches and essays that describe Brown's experiences traveling through Europe as a fugitive slave in the mid-19th century.In the book, Brown provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, including Paris, London, and Liverpool. He also writes about the people he met, including fellow abolitionists, European intellectuals, and fellow African-Americans living abroad.Throughout the book, Brown reflects on the differences between European and American societies, particularly in terms of race and slavery. He also discusses his own experiences as a fugitive slave, including his escape from slavery and his subsequent travels through Canada and Europe.Overall, Sketches of Places and People Abroad provides a unique perspective on the experiences of an African-American fugitive in Europe during a pivotal moment in history.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.