Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Royal Collector s Edition Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Royal Classics. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiography by Harriet Jacobs, a young mother and fugitive slave. The book documents Jacobs' life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. She explores the struggles and sexual abuse that female slaves faced on plantations as well as their efforts to practice motherhood and protect their families when their children might be sold away. Harriet Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narratives by using the techniques of sentimental novels to address race and gender issues. In the book, Jacobs addresses white Northern women who fail to comprehend the evils of slavery. She makes direct appeals to their humanity to expand their knowledge and influence their thoughts about slavery as an institution. The books' publication in 1861 coincided with the start of the American Civil War, attracting some attention as it addressed themes highlighted by the abolitionist movement. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl 100 Copy Collector s Edition written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Royal Classics. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiography by Harriet Jacobs, a young mother and fugitive slave. The book documents Jacobs' life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. She explores the struggles and sexual abuse that female slaves faced on plantations as well as their efforts to practice motherhood and protect their families when their children might be sold away. Harriet Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narratives by using the techniques of sentimental novels to address race and gender issues. In the book, Jacobs addresses white Northern women who fail to comprehend the evils of slavery. She makes direct appeals to their humanity to expand their knowledge and influence their thoughts about slavery as an institution. The books' publication in 1861 coincided with the start of the American Civil War, attracting some attention as it addressed themes highlighted by the abolitionist movement. This cloth-bound book includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket, and is limited to 100 copies.
Download or read book Uncle Tom s Cabin Royal Collector s Edition Annotated Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published by Royal Classics. This book was released on 2021-01-24 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a slave named Uncle Tom is sold by his former masters, he is forced to leave his family behind. Throughout his struggles, Tom almost succumbs to hopelessness as his faith in God is tested by the hardships of slavery.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Jacobs and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reader be assured this narrative is no fiction. I am aware that some of my adventures may seem incredible; but they are, nevertheless, strictly true. I have not exaggerated the wrongs inflicted by Slavery; on the contrary, my descriptions fall far short of the facts. I have concealed the names of places, and given persons fictitious names. I had no motive for secrecy on my own account, but I deemed it kind and considerate towards others to pursue this course...." "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" was one of the first books to address the struggle for freedom by female slaves; explore their struggles with sexual harassment and abuse; and their effort to protect their roles as women and mothers. After being overshadowed by the Civil War, the novel was rediscovered in the late 20th century and since then hasn't been out of print ever. It is one of the seminal books written on the theme of slavery from a woman's point of view and appreciated worldwide academically as well. Harriet Jacobs (1813–1897) was an African-American writer who was formerly a fugitive slave. To save her family and her own identity from being found out, she used the pseudonym of Linda Brent and wrote secretly during the night.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet A. Jacobs and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-06-04 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
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Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself written by Harriet Jacobs and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a slave narrative that was published in 1861 by Harriet Jacobs, using the pen name "Linda Brent." The book is an in-depth chronological account of Jacobs's life as a slave, and the decisions and choices she made to gain freedom for herself and her children. It addresses the struggles and sexual abuse that young women slaves faced on the plantations, and how these struggles were harsher than what men suffered as slaves. The book is considered sentimental and written to provoke an emotional response and sympathy from the reader toward slavery in general and slave women in particular for their struggles with rape, the pressure to have sex at an early age, the selling of their children, and the treatment of female slaves by their mistresses.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Ann Jacobs and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Contexts" includes contemporary responses to Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by William C. Nell and Lydia Maria Child, among others; twelve related letters and articles by Jacobs published in newspapers during the period from 1853 to 1868; and documents tracing Jacobs's life and achievements as a free woman, including her establishment of a school in Alexandria, Virginia.".
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Ann Jacobs and published by Lushena Books Incorporated. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the only surviving female slave narratives from the twentieth century, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiographical account written by Harriet Jacobs. The narrative documents the extreme adversity she overcame before she eventually achieved her freedom. Born into slavery, young Harriet was taken into the care of her mother's mistress, who treated her relatively well. However, a few years later, the mistress passed away and her cruel, abusive relatives inherited Harriet. Under the pseudonym "Linda Brent," Jacobs recounts within the book the horrific injustices she encountered: sexual abuse, extreme cruelty, exploitation, being denied motherhood when her children are sold to another slave owner. In Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Harriet's agonizing descriptions are indicative of what many other enslaved African American women suffered through during this tragic time in American history.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet a Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is the story of Harriet Jacobs, who, for her safety, called herself Linda Brent in the narrative. Harriet begins by discussing her childhood. She does not know she is a slave until after her mother dies when she is six. Her earliest years were not unpleasant, but she is soon given to the daughter of Dr. Flint and his wife Mrs. Flint. Dr. Flint was wealthy and cruel, and Harriet and her brother William found solace only in the kindness of their elderly grandmother Aunt Marthy. This grandmother was a favorite in the southern town where the events of the story take place, and another elderly woman purchased her freedom for her when Harriet was still a child.Harriet writes of the horrors of slavery, dwelling on the theme of mothers being divided from their children and any sense of individuality or humanity in a slave being routed out by avaricious slaveholders. Her uncle Benjamin refuses to stand for the cruel treatment he receives, and eventually runs away to the north. Harriet's grandmother helps free her son Phillip as well, purchasing his freedom.As Harriet grows older, she begins to experience the lascivious persecutions of Dr. Flint. He was intoxicated by her and haunted her every step. She could not escape him and used all of her faculties to dissuade him from raping her. She could not count on Mrs. Flint for any help, however, for the mistresses of slaveholders were often jealous of the young female slaves their husbands lusted for and found their presence intolerable.Harriet finally decides that she will give herself to a white man named Mr. Sands. She had developed feelings for him and he always treated her kindly. She also knows that bearing another man's child would stave off the attentions of Dr. Flint. Harriet's plan works to some degree, but the Dr. is viciously cruel to her and tries to force her to tell him the identity of the child's father. Harriet refuses.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Linda Brent and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-03-26T17:05:23Z with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harriet Jacobs was born a slave in North Carolina, but, in her words, didn’t realize it until her father died when she was six years old. Six years later, when her mistress died, she was bequeathed to the mistress’ granddaughter, thereby coming into the household of the mistress’ lecherous son. Several years later she escaped, only to have to hide for seven years in a cramped garret that did not allow her to stand or sit up. She was finally able to make her way north, where she was reunited with her children. Many years later, after narrowly avoiding capture multiple times due to the Fugitive Slave Law, her employer purchased her freedom. Jacobs, writing as Linda Brent, tells the riveting story of her life in the South as a slave. She brings an unflinching eye to “good” masters and mistresses who nevertheless lie to, steal from, and continually break promises to their slaves, and to bad masters who beat and kill their slaves for no particular reason. Even in the North, after her escape, she is disappointed to find prejudice and degrading treatment for blacks. After having been convinced to write down her story, it took years to find a publisher who would print it. It was finally made available to the public just a few months before the shots at Fort Sumter that began the Civil War. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the courage and resilience of Harriet Jacobs as she chronicles her life as a slave girl in this powerful memoir. Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs: Enter the world of slavery and the fight for freedom with Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs. This memoir tells the story of Jacobs' life as a slave and her eventual escape to freedom, offering a powerful and moving account of the inhumanity and brutality of the slave trade. Jacobs' courageous spirit and powerful voice make this book a classic of American literature and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Why This Book? Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl is a profound and deeply affecting account of one of the darkest chapters in American history. Harriet Jacobs' compelling narrative and poetic language make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the struggle for racial justice and equality. Harriet Jacobs, an African-American writer and abolitionist, is celebrated for her contributions to the fight against slavery and her legacy in the field of literature. Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl is a testament to her courage and her ongoing legacy in the fight for social justice and human rights.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Volume 2 of 2 EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition written by Harriet A. Jacobs and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books for All Kinds of Readers Read HowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read. To find more books in your format visit www.readhowyouwant.com
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-06-12 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in the North. Written and published in 1861 after Jacobs' harrowing escape from a vile and predatory master, the memoir delivers a powerful and unflinching portrayal of the abuses and hypocrisy of the master-slave relationship. Jacobs writes frankly of the horrors she suffered as a slave, her eventual escape after several unsuccessful attempts, and her seven years in self-imposed exile, hiding in a coffin-like "garret" attached to her grandmother's porch. A rare firsthand account of a courageous woman's determination and endurance, this inspirational story also represents a valuable historical record of the continuing battle for freedom and the preservation of family.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of A Slave Girl Written by Herself written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of what is known about the experience of slavery comes from first-person accounts written by formerly enslaved men. In this volume, Jennifer Fleischner examines the first- and best-known female account of life under, and escape from, slavery — Harriet Jacobs’ autobiography. In her introduction, Fleischner shows how Jacobs used the written word to liberate herself and promote the end of slavery by carefully discussing her sexual exploitation as a slave in ways that would inspire sympathy in — and not offend — her Victorian white, middle-class, female audience. The rich collection of related documents that accompany Jacobs’ complete narrative — including a selection of Jacobs’ letters and her brother’s account of some of the same incidents Jacobs describes — illuminate Jacobs’ life, her thoughts about writing, and her relationships with white women abolitionists. Document headnotes, a chronology, questions for consideration, a selected bibliography, and a chart of the pseudonyms Jacobs used for her real-life characters further enrich this important contribution to the history of slavery in America.
Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Scholar s Choice Edition written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
