Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky by J. D. Green
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"Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky" by J. D. Green is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative provides a personal perspective on the harrowing realities of slavery, focusing on the life and experiences of the author, who details his hardships, ongoing struggles, and multiple attempts to escape the bondage of servitude. The work aims to shed light on the brutal conditions faced
by enslaved individuals and the emotional toll it takes on them. The opening of the narrative introduces J.D. Green's early life, highlighting his experiences as the child of enslaved parents and his dangerous encounters while navigating the oppressive environment he grew up in. Green recounts his childhood memories, including the sale of his mother and the contrasting treatment he received compared to white children. He reflects on his aspirations for freedom, motivated by painful experiences, the injustices he witnessed, and the semblance of hope in the possibility of escape. Through vivid storytelling, the beginning of the book sets a poignant tone for Green’s journey toward liberation and the challenges he would face along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Green, J. D. (Jacob D.), 1813- |
|---|---|
| Title |
Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky Containing an Account of His Three Escapes, in 1839, 1846, and 1848 |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Slavery -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Kentucky -- Social conditions -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15128 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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