The Life Of Olaudah Equiano

The Life of Olaudah Equiano: Or Gustavus Vassa, The African is an autobiographical account of the life of Olaudah Equiano, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and writer. The book was first published in 1789 and has since become a classic of African literature.Equiano was born in Nigeria in the mid-18th century and was kidnapped and sold into slavery at the age of 11. He was transported to the Americas and spent several years working as a slave before being sold to a British naval officer. Equiano was eventually able to buy his freedom and became a successful merchant and trader.In The Life of Olaudah Equiano, he recounts his experiences as a slave and his journey to freedom. He also provides a detailed account of the slave trade and the conditions that slaves endured during the transatlantic journey. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of African life and culture, as well as its critique of the slave trade and colonialism.The Life of Olaudah Equiano is considered one of the most important slave narratives of the 18th century and has been influential in the abolitionist movement. It has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be studied and celebrated today.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.