The Confessions of Nat Turner: The Leader of the Late Insurrection in Southampton, Virginia

The Confessions of Nat Turner is a historical account of the infamous slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Southampton, Virginia in 1831. The book is written by Thomas R. Gray, a lawyer who interviewed Turner while he was in prison awaiting execution. The book includes Turner's own words, as well as Gray's commentary and analysis. The Confessions of Nat Turner provides insight into the mind of a man who believed he was chosen by God to lead a rebellion against the institution of slavery. The book also explores the social and political context of the time, including the growing abolitionist movement and the fear and paranoia of white slave owners. The Confessions of Nat Turner is a powerful and controversial work that continues to spark debate and discussion about race, slavery, and the legacy of Nat Turner.This is the original document, as told to a white southerner name of Thomas Gray. Hmm, you think Styron considered whether or not a white southerner was the right man to tell the tale? -- disclaimer, as a Marylander, I seem to qualify as a white southerner...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.

Nat Turner was born into slavery in Virginia. In 1831, he led one of the deadliest slave insurrections in American history.