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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself
Author: Harriet A. Jacobs, John S. Jacobs

This enlarged edition of the most significant and celebrated slave narrative now completes the Jacobs family saga, surely one of the most memorable in all of American history. John Jacobs's short slave narrative, "A True Tale of Slavery," published in London in 1861, adds a brother's perspective to Harriet Jacobs's own autobiography. It is an ex... more »

ISBN-13: 9780674002784
ISBN-10: 0674002784
Publication Date: 3/10/2000
Pages: 400
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Publisher: Harvard University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Rhonda (pinkcypress) reviewed Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself on 8/2/2006 + 86 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 6

A very good autobiography! Jacobs was born a slave in 1813 and became a fugitive in her 20s. Her life is one worth examination.

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cornmaiden8 reviewed Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself on 3/24/2006 + 20 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

An astonishing story of a young woman holding her own in the slave ravaged south in the 1800's. A testament to womens' will, courage, strength, perseverance and determination. A historic phenomenon!

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Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself on 6/23/2009 + 858 more book reviews

Interesting look at slave life from a female's point of view. Covers the life of a young slave girl from early childhood and her determined quest for freedom for herself and her children.

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