Items related to Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Synopsis
During the early 19th century some African American men and women who broke their chains also gave the abolitionist movement its strongest verbal weapons in the form of detailed autobiographies that exposed the slave system. Perceptive, dramatic and often starkly horrifying, these narratives dared to challenge their author's former owners who sang the praises of human bondage. Having examined the slave narratives, recent scholars have judged them historically accurate and reliable, and the most significant form of early African American literature.
The six narratives in this volume are: Linda Brent, who was held in sexual bondage until she fled to freedom and wrote her story; William Wells Brown, a runaway who became the first African American novelist and playwright; James Pennington who escaped to become a minister and civil rights activist in Brooklyn; Lunsford Lane, an inventor/ entrepreneur who purchased his family's freedom; Jacob Stroyer, who was liberated during the war and became a minister in Salem, Massachusetts; and Moses Grandy, who escaped to England and wrote his book.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
William Loren Katz is the author of 33 books and editor of 212 others on people of color, and has been a researcher of African American History since 1945. He is the author of Black People Who Made The Old West (AWP, 1993).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAfrica World Pr
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 086543414X
- ISBN 13 9780865434141
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages434
- EditorKatz William Loren
Buy New
View this item
US$ 20.05
Shipping:
US$ 13.01
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Published by
Africa Research and Publications, 1996
ISBN 10: 086543414X
ISBN 13: 9780865434141
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.75. Seller Inventory # G086543414XI4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_426854937
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Published by
Africa World Press, Trenton, New Jersey, 1996
ISBN 10: 086543414X
ISBN 13: 9780865434141
Used
Paperback
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Cover presents with rubbing, corner wear, and some diveting/puncturing near upper right corner of front cover. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 136371
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.45. Seller Inventory # 353-086543414X-vrg
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil : Six Slave Narratives
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 8724179-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Published by
Africa Research & Publications, 1996
ISBN 10: 086543414X
ISBN 13: 9780865434141
New
Paperback
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 434 pages. 8.75x5.50x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __086543414X
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight From The Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Published by
Africa World Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 086543414X
ISBN 13: 9780865434141
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 651. Seller Inventory # B9780865434141
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight from the Devil: Six Slave Narratives
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks561809
Quantity: 1 available