| Description |
xii, 439 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Note |
"These are uncorrected bound galleys"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Preface / William L. Andrews -- Introduction : the talking book / Henry Louis Gates, Jr. -- A narrative of the most remarkable particulars in the life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African prince / as related by himself -- Narrative of the Lord's wonderful dealings with John Marrant, a Black -- Thoughts and sentiments on the evil and wicked traffic of the slavery and commerce of the human species, humbly submitted to the inhabitants of Great Britain / by Ottobah Cugoano -- The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African / written by himself -- The life, history, and unparalleled sufferings of John Jea, the African preacher / compiled and written by himself. |
| Subject |
Slaves -- United States -- Biography.
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Slaves -- Caribbean Area -- Biography.
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African Americans -- History -- To 1863 -- Sources.
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Slaves' writings, American.
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American prose literature -- African American authors.
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Slavery in literature.
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| Added Author |
Gates, Henry Louis.
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Andrews, William L., 1946-
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| ISBN |
1887178988 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9781887178983 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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