Steward, Austin

Twenty-Two Years a Slave - And Forty Years a Freeman

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ISBN 13:: 9781528718066
author:: Steward, Austin
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Read Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 266
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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£19.73

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Astonishingly candid and heart-wrenching, "Twenty-Two Years a Slave - And Forty Years a Freeman" is an unflinching account of life as a slave in America. Written by Austin Steward, who escaped from slavery at 21, this memoir recounts his experiences on plantations, in the Great House, and beyond.

Steward's story spans decades, taking readers through moments of joy and hardship, including horse-racing, dueling, and marriage. With unflinching honesty, he shares his struggles as a slave and his triumphs as a free man, offering a unique perspective on this dark period in American history.

Republished by Read & Co. History with an introductory poem by Phillis Wheatley, this new edition of Steward's memoir provides a powerful and thought-provoking read for those interested in the history of slavery and its impact on individuals and society.

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