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      The Bondwoman's Narrative

      by Hannah Crafts
      Published
      Apr 2002
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      General Fiction General Fiction
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      Thought to be the first novel written by a Black female slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story.

      When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah Crafts, a young slave on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, runs away in a bid for her freedom up North. Pursued by slave hunters, imprisoned by a mysterious and cruel captor, held by sympathetic strangers, and forced to serve a demanding new mistress, she finally makes her way to freedom in New Jersey. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time.


      Written in the 1850's by a runaway slave,The Bondswoman's Narrative is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate audiences.


      Includes an updated preface adding additional context about the author's incredible life.

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      May 2003 Warner ISBN13 9780446690294 ISBN10 0446690295
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      Jan 2001 Time Warner (UK) ISBN13 9781860490132 ISBN10 1860490131
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      First Edition Apr 2002 Warner ISBN13 9780446530088 ISBN10 0446530085
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      Jan 2002 DIANE Publishing Company ISBN13 9781422350010 ISBN10 1422350010
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      Aug 2003 Warner ISBN13 9780446531733 ISBN10 0446531731
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      Apr 2002 Grand Central ISBN13 9780759527645 ISBN10 0759527644
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      Apr 2002 Grand Central ISBN10 B000Q9EX8U
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      Apr 2002 Hachette Audio ISBN13 9781586212728 ISBN10 1586212729
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      May 2002 Hachette Audio ISBN10 B000068RVV
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      Sep 2002 Thorndike Press ISBN13 9780786244713 ISBN10 0786244712
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