The Story of Mattie J. Jackson by L. S. Thompson
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| Author | Thompson, L. S. (Lucy S.), 1813-1881 |
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| Title |
The Story of Mattie J. Jackson Her Parentage—Experience of Eighteen years in Slavery—Incidents during the War—Her Escape from Slavery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Mattie J. Jackson" by L. S. Thompson is a poignant autobiography chronicling Mattie J. Jackson's life as an enslaved person in America, written in the post-Civil War era during the late 19th century. This book serves as a harrowing account of her parentage, the brutal realities of slavery, and her eventual escape to freedom. Through her personal narrative, the book highlights the struggles, hopes, and resilience of those who endured the dehumanizing conditions of slavery, aiming to garner empathy and support for the newly freed individuals seeking education and a better life. In the book, Mattie narrates her experiences from her ancestry, tracing her family's history of being captured from Africa, to her life under oppressive masters and the trials faced by her parents. She recounts significant events such as her father's escape and her mother’s numerous attempts to flee with her children, only to face immense hardships and the cruelty of slaveholders. Ultimately, Mattie's tale unfolds her successful escape from bondage, her awakening to the joys of freedom, and her growth as an individual determined to pursue education and uplift her community. The narrative emphasizes the enduring spirit of those who suffered under slavery, alongside a call for the support of a society in the process of rebuilding from its tumultuous past. (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 -- Missouri -- Biography |
| Subject | Jackson, Mattie J. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17827 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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