Narrative of My Escape from Slavery

by Moses Roper

Book Overview

"May this little volume be the instrument of opening the eyes of the ignorant to this system -- of convincing the wicked, cruel, and hardened slave-holder -- and of befriending generally the cause of oppressed humanity." Moses Roper's hopes for his autobiography were realized upon its 1838 publication; today it is considered among the most important and authentic slave narratives. Born a slave in Caswell County, North Carolina, Roper's father was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486427188
• ISBN13: 9780486427188
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Moses Supposes

Good book if you are a Roper and would like to know more about your ancestry. Moses was part black slave, part white Roper so his trials in life are interesting to White Ropers and Black Ropers. Hmmm? Does this mean I get to go to more family reunions than I do now? Good little book for the house to leave out and about, too. you'll get comments even if you are ot a Roper. Get it.