The life of John Thompson, a fugitive slave : $b Containing his history of 25 years in bondage, and his providential escape
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Written by John Thompson himself, this book tells the story of his 25 years in captivity as a runaway slave. It describes a life that is more like a nightmare than reality, and a dramatic escape that became a true providence for Thompson. The authenticity and power of each line makes the reader feel all the lawlessness and hardship of a slave's life on his own skin. This book is a stunning story about the will, courage and desire for a proper life, which will leave an unforgettable mark in the heart of everyone who is going to open the pages of "The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave".
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- John Thompson
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2023-06-15
- Title
- The life of John Thompson, a fugitive slave : $b Containing his history of 25 years in bondage, and his providential escape
- Subject
- African Americans -- Biography
E300
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
Thompson, John, 1812-1860
Worcester (Mass.) -- Biography
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Written by John Thompson himself, this book tells the story of his 25 years in captivity as a runaway slave. It describes a life that is more like a nightmare t...