Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb
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Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb by Henry Bibb
Large format for easy reading. Henry Bibb was an African-American, born into slavery, who became an editor, orator, author, publisher and reformer. He became well known as an activist, published the first Black newspaper and in 1849 published his autobiography, one of the earliest and rarest books ever written by an American slave, a remarkable account of his life as a slave.
Bibb, Henry: - Henry Bibb (1815-1854) was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, the son of an enslaved woman named Mildred Jackson and a state senator. He escaped to freedom and became an antislavery activist, publishing his Narrative in 1849.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780486441276 |
| ISBN 10 | 048644127X |
| Title | Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb |
| Author | Henry Bibb |
| Series | African American Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2005-05-13 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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