Narrative of Henry Watson, a fugitive slave by Henry Watson

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Author Watson, Henry, 1813?-
LoC No. 13026814
Title Narrative of Henry Watson, a fugitive slave
Original Publication United States: Bela Marsh,1848.
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Narrative of Henry Watson, a Fugitive Slave" by Henry Watson is a firsthand account and autobiographical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book details the author’s life as an enslaved person in Virginia, highlighting his harrowing experiences of capture, treatment, and eventual escape from the confines of slavery. It captures the oppressive environment of slavery, depicting the brutal realities faced by countless enslaved individuals during this period of American history. In his narrative, Watson recounts his childhood as a slave, the traumatic separation from his mother, and the horrifying realities of slave auctions where human beings were treated as commodities. He provides a raw and vivid illustration of the grievous abuses inflicted upon slaves by their masters and overseers, detailing his experiences of cruelty, punishment, and the longing for freedom which intensified as he witnessed the sufferings of his fellow slaves. Watson’s journey to freedom unfolds against the backdrop of a life marked by hardship, resilience, and the ultimate quest for dignity and freedom, culminating in his escape with the help of sympathetic individuals and his subsequent life as a free man in the Northern states. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Slavery -- Mississippi
Subject Enslaved persons -- Mississippi -- Social conditions
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EBook-No. 69372
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 19, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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