"Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom" recounts one of the most daring and ingenious escapes from slavery in American history. Written by William and Ellen Craft, this powerful narrative details their perilous journey to freedom. Ellen Craft, a light-skinned woman, disguised herself as a white male slaveholder, while William posed as her enslaved servant. Published in 1860, their account offers a firsthand perspective on the horrors of slavery and the courage required to resist it. This meticulously prepared edition of ...
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"Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom" recounts one of the most daring and ingenious escapes from slavery in American history. Written by William and Ellen Craft, this powerful narrative details their perilous journey to freedom. Ellen Craft, a light-skinned woman, disguised herself as a white male slaveholder, while William posed as her enslaved servant. Published in 1860, their account offers a firsthand perspective on the horrors of slavery and the courage required to resist it. This meticulously prepared edition of their historic work offers invaluable insight into the lives of fugitive slaves and the strategies employed within the abolitionist movement. A vital document in African American history, "Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom" stands as a testament to the human spirit's unwavering pursuit of liberty and self-determination. It remains an essential contribution to the literature of enslavement and resistance, offering a compelling look at a crucial period in United States history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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