Sign-In
Cart
The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada
Paperback
Biographies GeneralReligious Biographies19th Century United States History
ISBN13: 9781023361361
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, is a powerful autobiography and a significant document in the history of abolitionism. Henson's narrative recounts his experiences as an enslaved African American and his eventual escape to freedom in Canada. This spiritual autobiography offers a compelling first-person account of the brutalities of slavery and the transformative power of faith.
Henson's story provides invaluable insight into the lives of those who sought refuge from slavery in the 19th century. His experiences shed light on a crucial period in American history. This book stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for freedom. A vital piece of historical literature, The Life of Josiah Henson remains a moving and important read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the abolitionist movement, and the African American experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
3 different editions
Also available
The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada
Henson, Josiah
Eliot, Samuel Atkins
Paperback
Also from
Henson, Josiah
An Autobiography Of The Rev. Josiah Henson (mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "uncle Tom") From 1789-1881
Lobb, John
Henson, Josiah
Hardcover
The Life of Josiah Henson: Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself
Henson, Josiah
Paperback
An Autobiography Of The Rev. Josiah Henson (mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "uncle Tom") From 1789-1881
Lobb, John
Henson, Josiah
Paperback
The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada
Henson, Josiah
Eliot, Samuel Atkins
Paperback
The Life of Josiah Henson: Formerly a Slave: Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself
Henson, Josiah
Hardcover
The life of Josiah Henson, formerly a slave, now an inhabitant of Canada (1849): Narrated by Himself
Henson, Josiah
Paperback
An Autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson: From 1789 to 1876
Stowe, Harriet Beecher
Henson, Josiah
Lobb, John
Paperback
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life: Truth Stranger Than Fiction (Cram Edition)
Henson, Josiah
Stowe, Harriet Beecher
Paperback
Also in
Religious Biographies
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich
Metaxas, Eric
Hardcover
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich
Metaxas, Eric
Paperback
American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City
Burke, Daniel
Detrow, Scott
Hardcover
Minute by Minute: A Pivotal Question from God, My Response, and the Remarkable Miracles That Followed
Moody, Joanne
Paperback
The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family's Quest to Craft a Christian Nation
Blanding, Michael
Hardcover
The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom
Boom, Corrie Ten
Sherrill, John
Paperback
A Thousand Shall Fall: The Electrifying Story of a Soldier and His Family Who Dared to Practice Their Faith in Hitler's Germany
Mundy, Susi Hasel
Paperback
On Fire for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty, and the Making of the Christian Right - A Personal History
Hesse, Josiah
Hardcover
Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher
Strawberry, Darryl
Hardcover
The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today
Bream, Shannon
Hardcover
Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
Sittser, Gerald L.
Paperback
Dreams of a White Snow Lion: The Remarkable Life, Vision, and Deeds of the Dalai Lama
Dhargye, Sherab
Bianca, Mariateresa
Hardcover
He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith
Ciszek, Walter J., S. J.
Flaherty, Daniel L., S. J.
Paperback
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of the Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, with Additional Writings
St Therese of Lisieux
Hardcover
The Priest Who Stayed in Gaza: A Witness to Hope in the Ruins
Romanelli, Fr Gabriel
de Dieuleveult, Guillaume
Paperback
I Met God in Hell: The True Story of a Rocker's Unexpected Rescue from Eternal Death Into the Arms of God
Ehmann, Tim
Paperback
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of the Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, with Additional Writings
St Therese of Lisieux
Paperback
Even If: Trusting God Through the Fire (the Official Book for I Can Only Imagine 2)
Noland, Robert
Millard, Shannon
Millard, Bart
Hardcover
The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist
Day, Dorothy
Paperback
New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters: (Zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series)
Zondervan Publishing
Paperback
The Missionary: A Memoir of Superheroes, Sin & Saving Souls for the Mormon Church
Hudson, Greg
Paperback
If Only We Could See: Reimagining Creativity, Compassion, and Calling Through the Extraordinary Life of Lilias Trotter
Trafton, Jennifer
Hardcover
Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows
Spiers, Melissa Duge
Paperback
John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography (History of Vanuatu)
Paton, John G.
Paperback
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult!)
Lenz, Bethany Joy
Paperback
Joy Isn't Canceled: What Grief Taught Us about Pain, Peace, and Purpose
Penavega, Alexa
Penavega, Carlos
Hardcover
Run Baby Run (New Edition): The True Story of a New York Gangster Finding Christ
Cruz, Nicky
Paperback
Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices That Brought Peace
Moreland, J. P.
Paperback
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult!)
Lenz, Bethany Joy
Hardcover
Kisses from Heaven Book One: Unique, Inexplicable, Extraordinary, and Supernatural Tales from the Heart of a Miraculous God
Woodworth, C. B. Caleb
Paperback
To End All Wars: A True Story about the Will to Survive and the Courage to Forgive
Gordon, Ernest
Paperback
Living Water: Powerful Teachings from the International Bestselling Author of the Heavenly Man
Yun, Brother
Paperback
Designed to Succeed: A Faith-Driven Blueprint to Building the Life You Were Created to Live
Olusola, Kevin
Donnell, Donovan
Hardcover
The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith
Asher, Houston
Asher, Katie
Paperback
The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger's Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ
Diaz, Casey
Paperback
Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II
Rose, Darlene Deibler
Paperback