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This collection contains: Twelve Years a Slave, Up from Slavery, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave, The Life of an American Slave (Fifty Years in Chains), The Experience of Rev. Thomas H. Jones, Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave, From Log Cabin to the Pulpit, and many more.

Delve into the compelling autobiography of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, as he chronicles his life from being enslaved, primarily on galleys, to his pursuit of independence through biblical study, and his eventual attainment of freedom and success in business. Experience a unique perspective of slavery in West Africa and its stark contrast to the brutal slavery of the Americas. As one of the first widely read slave narratives, this work received significant acclaim. This podcast was created to mark the 200th anniversary of Britains abolition of the slave trade.

Chosen by the Guardian as one of the one hundred best nonfiction books of all time, Olaudah Equiano’s searing first-person account helped awaken contemporary readers to the nightmare of slavery.

First published in 1789, this autobiography of Olaudah Equiano comprises a variety of styles, such as a slavery narrative, travel tale, and spiritual journey. It recounts Equiano's time as a slave, and chronicles his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his freedom.

Equiano’s story, by his own admission, was not one that was particularly different from those of other slaves from his place and time; however, he wanted to recount his story as a way to aid others who were living similar lives and provide inspiration for those hoping to eventually purchase freedom themselves.

Kidnapped as a child into slavery, Equiano spent the rest of his life fighting for his freedom. After years of slavery, working on ships that carried him across empire and into battle during the Seven Years War, he eventually managed to purchase his own freedom, and went on to become a leading figure in the early abolition movement. Published to coincide with the first attempt to abolish the slave trade in 1789, Equiano's remarkable autobiography became a sensation and turned its author into the most famous Black person in Georgian Britain.

Olaudah Equiano's autobiography is a slave narrative which attracted a wide readership. It reveals many aspects of life in the 18th century. The book also shows the many the perils of seafaring, describing incidents of near drownings, shipwrecks, and collisions.

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano was one of the first widely-read slave narratives. Eight editions were printed during the author's lifetime, and it was translated into Dutch and German. The narrative appears in a variety of styles and describes Equiano's time spent in enslavement, documenting his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom.

The Life of Olaudah Equiano is an autobiographical narrative that tells the story of Olaudah Equiano, a man who was born in present-day Nigeria in the mid-1700s and sold into slavery at a young age. Despite the challenges he faced, Equiano was able to secure his freedom and become a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, working to end the transatlantic slave trade. The book is a powerful and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. It also provides a unique perspective on this important period of history, as it is ...