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Author Thompson, John, 1812-1860
LoC No. 13024909
Title The life of John Thompson, a fugitive slave : Containing his history of 25 years in bondage, and his providential escape
Original Publication United States: John Thompson, 1856.
Note Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave" written by John Thompson is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of Thompson, who fled slavery after enduring 25 years of bondage in Maryland. The text offers a poignant examination of the brutal realities faced by enslaved individuals and the complex, often heartbreaking relationships they maintained with their families under the oppressive system of slavery. At the start of the narrative, Thompson introduces himself, detailing his origins and the darkness of the institution from which he escaped. He recounts the traumatic experience of witnessing the sale of his sister into slavery, an event that profoundly impacted him. The opening chapters portray the harsh conditions of plantation life, including inadequate food, cruel punishments, and the emotional turmoil wrought by family separations. Thompson illustrates not only the physical brutality but also the spiritual resistance of those enslaved, hinting at a burgeoning sense of hope for freedom and justice, themes that resonate deeply throughout his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
Subject African Americans -- Biography
Subject Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
Subject Worcester (Mass.) -- Biography
Subject Thompson, John, 1812-1860
Subject Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 70985
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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