Next Stop Freedom The Story Of A Slave Girl

Author : Dorothy Hoobler
Publisher : Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Silver Burdett Press
ISBN 13 : 9780382241451
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Next Stop, Freedom written by Dorothy Hoobler and published by Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Silver Burdett Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily, a slave girl who longs to read, escapes from slavery with the help of Harriet Tubman.

Author : Dorothy Hoobler
Publisher : Silver Burdett Press
ISBN 13 : 9780382243479
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Next Stop, Freedom written by Dorothy Hoobler and published by Silver Burdett Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily, a slave girl who longs to read, escapes from slavery with the help of Harriet Tubman.

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ISBN 13 : 9780780723856
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Next Stop, Freedom: The Story of a Slave Girl written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dorothy Hoobler
Publisher : Turtleback
ISBN 13 : 9780785768852
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Next Stop, Freedom written by Dorothy Hoobler and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time is the 1850s, and the place is a Southern plantation. Young Emily works as a house slave, caring for Master's two young boys. Emily dreams about freedom, and one night she finds a path called the Underground Railroad from slavery to freedom. Her

Author : Pat McKissack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780545265553
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Picture of Freedom written by Pat McKissack and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Belmont Plantation, Virginia, 1859"--Cover.

Author : Solomon Northup
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504048350
Total Pages : 934 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Voices of Freedom written by Solomon Northup and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four of the most important and enduring American slave narratives together in one volume. Until slavery was abolished in 1865, millions of men, women, and children toiled under a system that stripped them of their freedom and their humanity. Much has been written about this shameful era of American history, but few books speak with as much power as the narratives written by those who experienced slavery firsthand. The basis for the film of the same name, Twelve Years a Slave is Solomon Northup’s heartrending chronicle of injustice and brutality. Northup was born and raised a freeman in New York State—until he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South. Before returning to his family and freedom, he suffered smallpox, the overseer’s lash, and an attempted lynching. Perhaps the most famous of all slave chronicles, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass immediately struck a chord with readers when it was first released in 1855. After escaping to freedom, Douglass became a well-known orator and abolitionist, drawing on his own experiences to condemn the evils of slavery. One of the few female slave narratives, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was originally published under a pseudonym by Harriet Jacobs. After she escaped to freedom in North Carolina, where she became an abolitionist, Jacobs described the particular suffering of female slaves, including sexual harassment and abuse. Published in 1850, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is Truth’s landmark memoir of her life as a slave in upstate New York and her transformation into a pioneer for racial equality and women’s rights. These narratives serve as a timeless testament to the strength and bravery, and as a voice to the millions of people enslaved in this dark period of American history. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Author : Patricia C McKissack
Publisher : Scholastic Non-Fiction
ISBN 13 : 1407156845
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Story: Slave Girl written by Patricia C McKissack and published by Scholastic Non-Fiction. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the slave quarters of Virginia's cotton plantations, people pray for freedom. Everybody's mind is on freedom. But when will it come?

Author : Harriet A. Jacobs
Publisher : Aegitas
ISBN 13 : 0369411463
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet A. Jacobs and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life of a Slave Girl" is an autobiographical novel written by Harriet Jacobs, chronicling her life as a slave and her eventual escape to freedom. Published in 1861, it is one of the first personal narratives written by a former female slave, offering a unique perspective on the brutal realities of slavery and the struggles faced by women in this oppressive system. The book begins with a detailed account of Harriet's childhood, growing up as a slave in North Carolina. She describes the happy moments of her early years, but also the constant fear and uncertainty that came with being owned by another person. Harriet reveals the harshness of her master, Dr. Flint, who relentlessly pursued her for sexual favors, leading her to seek refuge in a secret relationship with a white man. This relationship gives her two children, but also puts her in a vulnerable position as she feared that Dr. Flint would use them as leverage to control her. In a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive environment and protect her children, Harriet flees to the North and becomes a fugitive slave. She hides in a cramped attic for seven years, constantly fearing for her safety and the safety of her children. During this time, she struggles with poverty and discrimination, but also experiences the joy of being free and the hope of a better future. However, Harriet's story takes a dark turn when Dr. Flint catches up to her and attempts to bring her back into slavery. In a heart-wrenching decision, she is forced to send her children away to protect them, knowing that she may never see them again. Through her resilience and determination, Harriet eventually makes her way to the North, where she is reunited with her children and able to live as a free woman. Throughout the book, Harriet exposes the brutal and dehumanizing realities of slavery, particularly for women. She vividly describes the physical and sexual abuse she endured, as well as the emotional toll it took on her. She also sheds light on the ways in which female slaves were used and exploited by their masters, often being forced into sexual relationships and bearing children who were still considered property. In addition to her personal experiences, Harriet also speaks out against the institution of slavery as a whole. She reveals the hypocrisy of Christian slaveholders who justify their actions with religion and the irony of a country founded on the principles of freedom and equality still allowing the ownership and mistreatment of human beings. "Life of a Slave Girl" is not only a powerful memoir of one woman's journey to freedom, but also a powerful commentary on the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Harriet Jacobs' brave and honest account serves as a reminder of the injustices of the past and the ongoing fight for equality and social justice. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex and painful history of slavery in America.

Author : Harriet Ann Jacobs
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486419312
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Ann Jacobs and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-11-09 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This autobiographical account by a former slave is one of the few extant narratives written by a woman. Written and published in 1861, it delivers a powerful portrayal of the brutality of slave life. Jacobs speaks frankly of her master's abuse and her eventual escape, in a tale of dauntless spirit and faith.

Author : Harriet Jacob
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Jacob and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Is Incidents In The life Of A Slave Girl All About ? Have you been reading a true story of a woman slave during the civil war ? Do you curious how bad their lives were and what makes them determine to make an escape ? If you've answered yes to any of these question , then you've come to the right place. This true story of Harriet Jacobs's will help you to get the idea how : slaves woman were deprived of their freedom insulted in their civil rights treated inhumanly became victims of rapes by their owner they were sold and seperated from their children being chased after being escaped Maybe you roughly know from the internet but in this book you will feel sad as if Jacobs were in front of you telling her stories. As we are living a a modern era where slavery had been abolished, the heartbreaking story of Jacobs is a must read book . If you are feeling down with your current life situation, reading this book will make you realize how blessed you are in this life. What's stopping you from reading a true and a real story of a woman who had suffered until being permanently disabled in her life ? Prepare to get emotionalled by clicking the BUY NOW button to get this book today !