Narrative of Henry Box Brown

Name: Narrative of Henry Box Brown
Author: Henry Box Brown
ISBN: 9781787369054

Author: Henry Box Brown
Read by: George Easton
Language: English
Length: 2 hours 23 minutes
ISBN: 9781787369054
Published: 20 January 2024
Imprint: Sovereign

Slavery Escape
Freedom Journey
Courage
Bondage Brutality
Ingenuity
Human Determination
Triumph over Adversity
African American History
Resilience
Underground Railroad

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Henry Box Brown's 'Narrative' unfolds a remarkable escape from slavery. In a daring journey, Brown courageously mailed himself to freedom in a wooden crate. This first-hand account vividly details the brutality of bondage and the relentless pursuit of liberty. Brown's resilience and ingenuity shine, illustrating the indomitable spirit against oppression. A powerful narrative, it echoes the enduring quest for freedom and stands as a testament to human determination and the triumph over adversity. Read in English, unabridged.

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Henry Box Brown was an African American abolitionist who famously mailed himself in a box from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in order to escape enslavement. His story serves as an important example of the ingenuity and courage employed by enslaved persons during their fight for freedom.

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Ebook · English · Sovereign9781787365773