Truth Stranger than Fiction: Father Henson's Story of His Own Life
by Josiah Henson
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HistReader Both men discuss their treatment and lifestyle under subjection as slaves.
HistReader Both former slaves erect establishments which advance their race: Henson, a city with industry and schools; and Washington, a learning institution which was well respected. As well, both men went on to attend, as esteemed guests, events which had not been graced with the representation of non-Whites. Henson, the World's Fair in London; Washington, the Atlanta Exposition.
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What an inspiring read. Much like narratives of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, Rev. Henson recounts his days as a slave, his struggles becoming a runaway-come-freeman, and his free years. Similarly to the other two men, Rev. Henson betters his standing in society through virtue and industry. Being the driving force for good and refusing to become consumed with the darkness of hate (which he had plenty of opportunity for), he travels to England and meets the Queen and Archbishop, ingratiating himself with the latter.
The Barnes & Noble edition is a short 102 pages. Much like the other former slave stories, this autobiography is easy to read, captivating and says much in such a concise manner.
The Barnes & Noble edition is a short 102 pages. Much like the other former slave stories, this autobiography is easy to read, captivating and says much in such a concise manner.
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This book is consistently brilliant and no different. If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on NovelStar.
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- Original publication date
- 1876
- People/Characters
- Josiah Henson
- Important places
- Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; Dawn, Ontario, Canada
- First words
- The story of my life, which I am about to record, is one full of striking incident.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)My task is done, if what I have written shall inspire a deeper interest in my race, and shall lead to corresponding activity in their behalf I shall feel amply repaid.
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- Anthropology, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Sociology, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 301.44 — Social sciences Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Formerly: Social structure
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- E444 .H52 — History of the United States United States Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861 Slavery in the United States. Antislavery
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- English
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