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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Narrative of Henry Box Brown

Narrative of Henry Box Brown

Brown, Henry Box
Stearns, Charles (Abolitionist)

Paperback

Biographies GeneralBlack American History19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1023431548
ISBN13: 9781023431545
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Experience the extraordinary true story of Narrative of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped from Slavery Enclosed in a Box 3 Feet Long and 2 Wide. This powerful slave narrative recounts Henry Box Brown's daring escape from slavery in 19th-century Virginia. A vital document of the abolitionist movement, this autobiography offers a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery and the desperate measures taken to achieve freedom.

Brown's ingenious and perilous journey, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, involved mailing himself in a wooden box to abolitionists in Philadelphia. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage directly with a significant historical document. Explore the realities of slavery through Brown's own words, offering invaluable insights into the Underground Railroad and the fight for emancipation. A crucial contribution to African American history and 19th-century American history, this narrative remains a powerful and enduring testament to courage and the pursuit of liberty.

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