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The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (an African American Heritage Book)

The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (an African American Heritage Book)

Mary Prince

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Editorial:
Wilder Publications
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781604592191
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Mary Prince was the first woman slave to write of her experience. Her recollections are vivid, powerful, and lyrical. Upon its publication the book had a galvanizing effect on the abolitionist movement in England.

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