| Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown Contributor(s): Brown, Henry Box (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486795756 ISBN-13: 9780486795751 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $4.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - Social Science | Slavery - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014048468 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5" W x 8" (0.10 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After enduring more than 30 years of slavery, Henry Box Brown achieved freedom by having himself nailed inside a packing crate and shipped from Richmond to Philadelphia. Initially published in 1851, Brown's extraordinary memoir recounts the harsh circumstances of his bondage as well as the details of his 350-mile journey by railroad, steamboat, and horse cart inside a container three feet long and two feet wide. Acclaimed by Dr. Cornel West as one of the great creative acts in the struggle for black freedom, the story of Brown's daring escape continues to resonate as a reflection of the ongoing struggles of oppressed people around the world. Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., declared this narrative just as relevant now as it was 150 years ago, and modern readers will find it an unforgettable source of inspiration. |