The History of Mary Prince
by Mary Prince
'The History of Mary Prince' Summary
The History of Mary Prince is an autobiographical account of Mary Prince's experiences as a slave in Bermuda and Antigua. The book was first published in London in 1831 by the Anti-Slavery Society.
Prince was born into slavery in Brackish Pond, Bermuda, in 1788. She was sold to a number of different masters throughout her childhood and adolescence, and she experienced physical and emotional abuse at the hands of many of them.
In 1828, Prince escaped from her master and fled to England. She was assisted by the Anti-Slavery Society, who helped her to publish her autobiography.
The History of Mary Prince is a powerful and moving account of Prince's experiences as a slave. It is a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable cruelty. The book helped to raise awareness of the horrors of slavery and played a role in the eventual abolition of the institution in the British Empire.
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Mary Prince was born in Brackish Pond, Bermuda, on c. October 1, 1788, to an enslaved family of African descent. She was sold to a number of different masters throughout her childhood and adolescence,...
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