Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life
Автор:
Josiah HensonЖанр:
Дата добавления:
2026-01-15Язык книги:
EnglishКол-во страниц:
39
Description
Born into slavery in Maryland in 1789, Josiah Henson was separated from his family and endured brutal treatment before eventually escaping to Canada with his wife and children in 1830. His remarkable story of survival, faith, and ultimate freedom became one of the most influential slave narratives of the 19th century.
Henson’s narrative is a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery, including the violent punishment of his father, the heart-wrenching sale of fellow enslaved people, and his own struggles with loyalty to his master versus his desire for freedom. After gaining his freedom, Henson became a Methodist preacher and community leader in Canada, helping other escaped...
