Josiah
Subtitle: the maimed fugitive : a true tale
By: by Henry Bleby
Contributors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Documenting the American South (Project); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library
Edition: Electronic ed.
Publisher: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Chapel Hill, N.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: African Americans; Biography; African American clergy; Fugitive slaves; Slaves; Slavery; History; Plantation life; Underground Railroad
Other titles: North American slave narratives.
Description: Josiah Henson was born a slave in Maryland in 1789. This biography describes the hard life of slaves and the fear of being separated from his family that led Henson to escape with them to Canada. He continued to help other slaves to escape and mentions the many kindnesses they received, especially from the Quakers, on the Underground Railroad. Henson founded a large settlement of fugitive slaves in Canada and served as their preacher. He was the model for Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom" in Uncle Tom's cabin.
Notes: Title from electronic title page (viewed June 14, 2004)

This electronic edition has been transcribed from the book provided by Wellesley College.

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Transcribed from: Josiah : the maimed fugitive : a true tale / by Henry Bleby. London : Sold at the Wesleyan Conference Office, 1873. (London : Printed by William Nichols). ii, 188 p. : ill., port.

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