Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl (1861)

Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a memoir written by Harriet Jacobs and originally published in 1861. The book tells the story of Jacobs' life as a slave and her struggle for freedom. Born into slavery in North Carolina, Jacobs recounts the physical and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her master and his family. She eventually escapes to the North and spends seven years hiding in a tiny attic space in her grandmother's house before finally gaining her freedom. Throughout the book, Jacobs highlights the unique challenges faced by female slaves, including sexual exploitation and the separation of mothers from their children. She also provides insight into the complex relationships between slaves and their masters, as well as the various tactics used by slaves to resist their oppression. Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is an important historical document that sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery in the United States. It is also a powerful story of resilience and perseverance in the face of unimaginable hardship.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.