Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown (1851) - Hardcover

Narrative Of The Life Of Henry Box Brown is an autobiographical account written by Henry Box Brown himself in 1851. Brown was a slave who was born in Virginia and suffered from the cruelty of slavery. He was separated from his family and sold to different masters until he finally decided to escape from his bondage. Brown's story is a remarkable one as he managed to escape slavery by mailing himself in a wooden box to Philadelphia, where he was eventually liberated. The book describes the journey of Brown's life as a slave, his escape, and his life as a free man. It is a powerful account of the brutality of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the horrors of slavery and the struggles of those who fought against it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, slavery, and the fight for freedom.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.