1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY
1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY Torture Escape Whittier
James Williams was a notable 19th-century American black slave who is best remembered for his narrative about slave life on a cotton plantation. Once Williams could no longer tolerate being flogged and whipped, he was determined to escape. His first attempt, unlike many other slaves, was successful! In 1838, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote an account of the life and slave experiences of Williams based on the conversations the two had. ‘Narrative’ tells of Williams’ torture, escape plan, and venture on the Underground Railroad.
Item number: #8322
Price: $599
WHITTIER, John Greenleaf
Narrative of James Williams: an American slave who was for several years a driver on a cotton plantation in Alabama
New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1838. First edition
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xxiii, [1], 108
References: Sabin 103812
Provenance: Handwritten
George Petrie
George Petrie (1793 – 1879) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
He was active in the militia, serving as quartermaster of his regiment during the War of 1812. He later attained the rank of Major General as commander of the New York Militia's 1st Division of Riflemen. He also served in local offices including Justice of the Peace.
Petrie was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).
Mercer County, Sunday Morning, June 10th, 1838
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
Extremely rare and desirable
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1838 1ed Slave Narrative of James Williams SLAVERY Torture Escape Whittier
James Williams was a notable 19th-century American black slave who is best remembered for his narrative about slave life on a cotton plantation. Once Williams could no longer tolerate being flogged and whipped, he was determined to escape. His first attempt, unlike many other slaves, was successful! In 1838, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote an account of the life and slave experiences of Williams based on the conversations the two had. ‘Narrative’ tells of Williams’ torture, escape plan, and venture on the Underground Railroad.
Item number: #8322
Price: $599
WHITTIER, John Greenleaf
Narrative of James Williams: an American slave who was for several years a driver on a cotton plantation in Alabama
New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1838. First edition
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xxiii, [1], 108
References: Sabin 103812
Provenance: Handwritten
George Petrie
George Petrie (1793 – 1879) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
He was active in the militia, serving as quartermaster of his regiment during the War of 1812. He later attained the rank of Major General as commander of the New York Militia's 1st Division of Riflemen. He also served in local offices including Justice of the Peace.
Petrie was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).
Mercer County, Sunday Morning, June 10th, 1838
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
Extremely rare and desirable
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8322
Condition Report: Excellent.
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