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Large Print - Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralBlack American History
ISBN13: 9781834122670
Publisher: Grand Type Classics
Published: Jan 20 2026
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.
Large Print Features:- 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort.
- Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain.
- Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering.
- Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring.
Trapped in the cruel grip of slavery, a young woman fights not only for her freedom but also for her dignity and the safety of those she loves. With unflinching honesty, she reveals the harrowing realities of enslavement-relentless persecution, constant fear, and unimaginable sacrifices. Yet amid the suffering, her story is one of courage and resilience, filled with ingenious acts of defiance and a determination to endure. Her deeply personal account shines a piercing light on injustice, leaving readers heartbroken, outraged, and inspired.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl stands as a groundbreaking firsthand narrative, shedding light on the unique struggles faced by enslaved women in America. Harriet Jacobs vividly portrays the intersection of slavery, gender, and motherhood, challenging the societal norms of her time. Her testimony not only exposed the brutal realities of bondage but also galvanized the abolitionist movement. As one of the first autobiographies by an African American woman, it remains an essential voice in history.
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