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1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY
1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY
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1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY Torture Escape Whittier



James Williams was a notable 19th-century American black slave who is best remembered for his narrative about slave life on a cotton plantation. Once Williams could no longer tolerate being flogged and whipped, he was determined to escape. His first attempt, unlike many other slaves, was successful! In 1838, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote an account of the life and slave experiences of Williams based on the conversations the two had. ‘Narrative’ tells of Williams’ torture, escape plan, and venture on the Underground Railroad.



Item number: #8322

Price: $599



WHITTIER, John Greenleaf



Narrative of James Williams: an American slave who was for several years a driver on a cotton plantation in Alabama



New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1838. First edition



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

xxiii, [1], 108

References: Sabin 103812

Provenance: Handwritten

George Petrie

George Petrie (1793 – 1879) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

He was active in the militia, serving as quartermaster of his regiment during the War of 1812. He later attained the rank of Major General as commander of the New York Militia's 1st Division of Riflemen. He also served in local offices including Justice of the Peace.

Petrie was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).

Mercer County, Sunday Morning, June 10th, 1838

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)

Extremely rare and desirable



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