“Though slavery is thought, by some, to be mild in Missouri, when compared with the cotton, sugar and rice growing states, yet no part of our slave-holding country is more noted for the barbarity of its inhabitants than St. Louis.”
Quote by William Wells Brown
Work
The Narrative of William Wells Brown, A Fugitive Slave
This book provides a detailed and personal narrative of William Wells Brown's journey from slavery to freedom, offering a rare and poignant perspective on the institution of slavery and the struggle for liberation. more
Author
William Wells Brown
William Wells Brown, born on November 6, 1814, and died on November 6, 1884, was an American novelist. His works primarily focused on the issues of slavery and racial equality, making him one of the earliest American writers to tackle these themes in the 19th century. more
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