Uncle Tom's story of his life : an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, from 1789-1876

The Resource Uncle Tom's story of his life : an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, from 1789-1876

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Uncle Tom's story of his life : an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, from 1789-1876

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an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, from 1789-1876

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with a preface by Harriet Beecher Stowe and an introductory note by George Sturge and S. Morley ; by Josiah Henson ; edited by John Lobb

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eng

Summary

This 1876 version of Josiah Henson's autobiography, the first of many editions issued by British editor John Lobb, followed the original 1849 edition and a much-expanded 1858 version. The autobiography traces Henson's life from his birth into slavery in Maryland in 1789; his escape to Canada in 1830; his participation in the founding of the Dawn Settlement for fugitive slaves in Ontario; and his several trips to England to raise funds for the settlement

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E7B

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non fiction

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