| Author |
Thompson, John, 1812-1860 |
| LoC No. |
13024909
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| Title |
The life of John Thompson, a fugitive slave : Containing his history of 25 years in bondage, and his providential escape
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| Original Publication |
United States: John Thompson, 1856.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Life of John Thompson, a Fugitive Slave" written by John Thompson is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of Thompson, who fled slavery after enduring 25 years of bondage in Maryland. The text offers a poignant examination of the brutal realities faced by enslaved individuals and the complex, often heartbreaking relationships they maintained with their families under the oppressive system of slavery. At the start of the narrative, Thompson introduces himself, detailing his origins and the darkness of the institution from which he escaped. He recounts the traumatic experience of witnessing the sale of his sister into slavery, an event that profoundly impacted him. The opening chapters portray the harsh conditions of plantation life, including inadequate food, cruel punishments, and the emotional turmoil wrought by family separations. Thompson illustrates not only the physical brutality but also the spiritual resistance of those enslaved, hinting at a burgeoning sense of hope for freedom and justice, themes that resonate deeply throughout his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Biography
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
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| Subject |
Worcester (Mass.) -- Biography
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| Subject |
Thompson, John, 1812-1860
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70985 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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