Publisher's Synopsis
Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a memoir written by Harriet Jacobs, an African American woman who was born into slavery in North Carolina in the early 19th century. The book was originally published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, as Jacobs feared retribution from her former slave owner if she published under her real name.The book tells the story of Jacobs' life as a slave, including the physical and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her master, and her eventual escape to the North. Jacobs also describes the struggles she faced as a fugitive slave, including the constant fear of being captured and returned to slavery.Throughout the book, Jacobs emphasizes the unique challenges faced by female slaves, who were often subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation by their masters. She also highlights the importance of education and self-reliance in the fight for freedom.Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. It remains an important work in the history of African American literature and a testament to the strength and courage of those who fought for their freedom.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1861 Edition.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.
