Thirty Years a Slave - From Bondage to Freedom

Originally published in 1897, "e;Thirty Years a Slave"e; is a first person account of life as a slave written by Louis Hughes (1832-1913), an American-born slave belonging to a plantation owner in Charlottesville, Virginia. Having learned to read and write in secret, Hughes wrote this memoir and later became a successful businessman. "e;Thirty Years a Slave"e; offers a glimpse into the harrowing life of American slaves in the nineteenth century and is highly recommended for those wishing to learn about this dark chapter of American history. Contents include: "e;Life on a Cotton Plantation"e;, "e;Social and Other Aspects of Slavery"e;, "e;Slavery and the War of the Rebellion"e;, "e;Rebellion Weakening, Slaves' Hopes Strengthening"e;, and "e;Freedom after Slavery"e;. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic autobiography now in a new addition complete with an introductory chapter by Frederick Douglass.