| Author |
Bayley, Solomon, 1771?-1839? |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Hurnard, Robert |
| Title |
A narrative of some remarkable incidents, in the life of Solomon Bayley : formerly a slave, in the State of Delaware, North America
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Nick Wall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"A Narrative of Some Remarkable Incidents, in the Life of Solomon Bayley…" is a personal account written by Solomon Bayley himself, published in the early 19th century. The book serves as both a memoir and a testimony, chronicling Bayley's experiences as a former slave in Delaware, North America. Written during the early 1820s, it addresses the struggles, resolutions, and spiritual reflections of a man who has endured the painful throes of slavery and seeks to share God's grace and mercy throughout his trials. In this narrative, Solomon Bayley recounts his harrowing journey to freedom, detailing his capture and escape from slavery, the immense suffering he faced along the way, and the profound faith that sustained him. He reflects on the mental and emotional turmoil of being separated from his family, particularly his children, and the heart-wrenching experience of trying to reclaim his loved ones. Bayley shares various incidents that illustrate his resilience, courage, and steadfast belief in divine providence, while also touching on broader themes of oppression, morality, and salvation. His story is one of hope and redemption, emphasizing the transformative power of faith amidst adversity, and it significantly contributes to the discourse on slavery and humanity during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| LoC Class |
HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Biography
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Bayley, Solomon
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Delaware -- Biography
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Delaware -- History
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Virginia -- History
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons' writings, American -- Delaware
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65027 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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