Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom – Incredible Escape of William & Ellen Craft from Slavery (eBook)

Ellen Craft, William Craft (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
77 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654775007-9 (EAN)

Infos

Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom – Incredible Escape of William & Ellen Craft from Slavery is a poignant anthology that traverses the harrowing and inspirational journey of self-liberation. This collection seamlessly interweaves themes of courage, identity, resilience, and human dignity, capturing the heart of antebellum America. Through an evocative blend of narrative styles, from detailed personal recountings to gripping moments of suspense, the anthology stands as an indelible testament to the Crafts' extraordinary commitment to freedom. Each piece is strategically selected to underscore the broader tapestry of resistance against the inhumanity of slavery, offering readers a deep dive into a transformative historical moment without bias towards individual authorship except for the collective voice of William and Ellen Craft. The backgrounds of Ellen and William Craft, both of whom courageously defied the shackles of slavery, provide the anthology's heartbeat. As self-emancipated individuals, their real-life experiences and rare insights offer an authentic and unyielding narrative that aligns with the abolitionist movements of the 19th century. Their firsthand accounts are complemented by historical context, reflecting diverse perspectives on slavery, heroism, and moral fortitude. By entwining different narrative voices that echo the calls for justice, this anthology enriches the reader's understanding of both personal and collective liberation narratives. For readers seeking a compelling exploration of historical and personal resilience, Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom presents an unparalleled opportunity. Its multifaceted perspectives invite a profound engagement with the complexity of the Crafts' escape and the broader implications of their journey. This volume is a testament not only to the Crafts' bold narrative but also to the entwined destinies of countless others who yearned for freedom. It promises readers an invaluable educational experience that is as enriching as it is enlightening, fostering dialogue and introspection on the agonies of the past and the enduring quest for dignity.

Autor

Ellen Craft (1826–1891) was an African American abolitionist, writer, and craftsman whose chiseled narrative 'Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom – Incredible Escape of William & Ellen Craft from Slavery' provides a searing account of her and her husband's daring escape from slavery. Born in Clinton, Georgia, to an African American woman and her white master, Ellen Craft's mixed-race heritage endowed her with light skin, which she and her husband ingeniously leveraged in their flight to liberty. The book itself is not only an autobiographical work detailing the Crafts' escape in 1848 but also a critique of the antebellum South and its oppressive institutions. Notably, Ellen, impersonating a white male slaveholder, and her husband, posing as her servant, traversed a beleaguered path to freedom, traveling from Georgia to Philadelphia. This text remains a poignant narrative that underscores themes of race, identity, and resistance against subjugation, which have enriched scholarly discussions on slavery and escape narratives. The Craft's story has been cited in various historical works and remains essential reading for those seeking to understand the complexities and human experiences within America's history of slavery. Ellen Craft's legacy endures in the annals of African American literature, representing both the enduring human spirit and the nuanced struggle for freedom that is part of the American ethos.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 1850s America escape • 19th century memoir • abolitionist movement history • abolitionist movement inspiration • african-american history • african american resilience • American abolitionism • american slavery history • antebellum South history • Black lives matter • born a crime • civil rights movement inspiration • Civil War era context • courageous couple story • Dreams From My Father • escape from slavery account • freedom quest narrative • fugitive slave chronicles • heroic biographies • Hidden Figures • historical cultural exploration • historical slave resistance • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • ingenious disguise plan • Ingenious escape plan • inspiring true story • Long Walk to Freedom • love and freedom journey • Malcolm X • nineteenth century slavery escape • oprah • Resilience against oppression • Slave Narrative • slave narrative memoir • Small Great Things • The Underground Railroad • thrilling escape memoir • Underground Railroad