The Interesting Narrative Of The Life Of Olaudah Equiano Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, Written By Himself V1

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African, Written by Himself Volume 1 is an autobiographical account of the life of Olaudah Equiano, an African man who was sold into slavery at a young age and eventually gained his freedom. Equiano's narrative covers his early life in Africa, his capture and enslavement, his experiences as a slave in various locations, his eventual purchase of his own freedom, and his travels throughout Europe and the Americas. The book also includes Equiano's thoughts on religion, education, and the abolition of slavery. The narrative is written in a straightforward, honest style and provides a unique perspective on the history of slavery and the slave trade.In May 1769, soon after our return from Turkey, our ship made a delightful voyage to Oporto in Portugal, where we arrived at the time of the carnival. On our arrival, there were sent on board to us thirty-six articles to observe, with very heavy penalties if we should break any of them; and none of us even dared to go on board any other vessel or on shore till the Inquisition had sent on board and searched for every thing illegal, especially bibles. Such as were produced, and certain other things, were sent on shore till the ships were going away; and any person in whose custody a bible was found concealed was to be imprisoned and flogged.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.