Slave Narrative Classics: The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano, The History of Mary Prince, The Narrative of Louis Asa-Asa, Narrative of the ... Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Five Books In One In one volume, five of the most fascinating and historically influential slave narratives. Educational both as historical and literary artifacts, these works changed history, making the plight of enslaved Africans known to the world and inspiring change. These are the stories of the victims of history, reclaiming their lives by telling their stories in their own voice. Included in this volume are the
Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa, was one of the most prominent Africans involved in the British movement of the abolition for the slave trade. Although enslaved as a young man, he purchased his freedom and worked as an author, merchant, and explorer in South America, the Caribbean, the Arctic, the American colonies, and the United Kingdom.