The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C. by Lunsford Lane

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Author Lane, Lunsford, 1803-1879
Title The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C.
Embracing an account of his early life, the redemption by purchase of himself and family from slavery, and his banishment from the place of his birth for the crime of wearing a colored skin
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C." by Lunsford Lane is a personal account chronicling the author's experiences as a slave and his journey to freedom, written in the early 1840s. This historical narrative dives into the realities of slavery in the American South, reflecting on the impact of the institution on both individual lives and the broader community. The book sheds light on the perseverance and determination of those who were enslaved, as well as the complex relationships between slaves and their masters. In this narrative, Lunsford Lane shares his early life, detailing the conditions of his upbringing as a slave in Raleigh. He highlights both the challenges and the slight privileges he experienced compared to other enslaved individuals. Lane recounts his tireless work ethic and ingenuity as he saves money to eventually buy his freedom and that of his family. Despite facing hostility and legal obstacles upon developing a life in the North, Lane’s resolve leads him to navigate through these trials, reminiscent of both personal sacrifices and broader struggles for emancipation. Ultimately, his story serves as an important testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression and the yearning for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Enslaved persons' writings, American
Subject Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject African Americans -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject Lane, Lunsford, 1803-
Subject Freed persons -- United States -- Biography
Subject Raleigh (N.C.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject Slavery -- North Carolina -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 15118
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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