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Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter - (Mint Editions) by Josephine Brown (Paperback)

Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter - (Mint Editions) by  Josephine Brown (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Josephine Brown presents a detailed biography of her father, William Wells Brown, who was born on a plantation but escaped to become a successful abolitionist. <em>Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter</em> is a viable supplement to the original <em>Narrative of William W. Brown: A Fugitive Slave</em> Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter gives new insight into William Wells Brown's eventful life. Josephine Brown presents a vivid account of his origins which began on a Kentucky plantation. She explains the glaring power imbalance between enslaved people, their overseers and plantation owners. She also explains how her father was hired out to perform various odd jobs including innkeeper, steamboat captain and even slave trafficker. It was a brutal existence where patience and persistence were key to survival. An illuminating record of one of the most prominent figures in the abolitionist movement. Josephine Brown provides an updated history of her father's personal and professional achievements. It's an eye-opening account of William Wells Brown's revolutionary life. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of<em> Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter</em> is both modern and readable.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>A vibrant retelling of William Wells Brown's tumultuous life story. <i>Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter</i> is a compelling narrative from <b>Josephine Brown</b> that offers a new depiction of her father. The book was written to replace his autobiography, which at the time, was no longer in print.</p>

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