“The first object which saluted my eyes when I arrived on the coast was the sea, and a slave ship, which was then riding at anchor, and waiting for its cargo. These filled me with astonishment, which was soon connected with terror, when I was carried on board. I was immediately handled, and tossed up to see if I were sound, by some of the crew; and I was now persuaded that I had gotten into a world of bad spirits, and that they were going to kill me.”
Quote by Olaudah Equiano
Work
BREAKING THE CHAINS – The Essential & Powerful Narratives that Shook the Roots of Slavery (17 Books in One Volume): Memoirs of Frederick Douglass, Underground Railroad, 12 Years a Slave, Incidents in Life of a Slave Girl, Narrative of Sojourner Truth, Running A Thousand Miles for Freedom and many more
This volume gathers together seventeen significant autobiographical accounts and narratives that chronicle the harsh realities of slavery and the abolitionist movement. The collection includes Frederick Douglass's powerful memoir detailing his life as an escaped slave and his journey toward freedom and activism. Also featured is the account of the Underground Railroad, the network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. The work includes the story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, recounting his twelve years in bondage. The collection presents Harriet Jacobs's account of her life in slavery as a woman, revealing the particular abuses faced by female enslaved persons. Sojourner Truth's narrative is included, documenting her life as an enslaved person and her transformation into an advocate for abolition and women's rights. The account of William and Ellen Craft, who escaped bondage by traveling a thousand miles disguised as a white man and his servant, provides another remarkable story of resistance and courage. Together, these narratives offer readers a comprehensive view of the struggles faced by enslaved people and the various methods they used to pursue freedom. more
Author
Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano, born in 1745 and died on March 31, 1797, was a prominent African-British writer, orator, and anti-slavery activist. He was enslaved as a youth and endured a harrowing journey from Africa to the Caribbean. Later, he gained his freedom and served as a member of the British Royal Navy. Equiano is best known for his autobiography, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African', which provides a detailed account of his experiences as a slave and his subsequent liberation. He was a significant figure in the early anti-slavery movement and his work had a profound impact on the subsequent anti-slavery struggle. more
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