The History of Mary Prince

"I have been a slave—I have felt what a slave feels, and I know what a slave knows." First published in 1831, The History of Mary Prince is the first known autobiography of a Black woman to be published in Britain—and one of the most urgent, unfiltered, and historically significant accounts of slavery in the Atlantic world. Born into bondage in Bermuda, Mary Prince endured brutal conditions in the salt ponds of Turk’s Island, the violent whims of slaveholders in the Caribbean, and a life defined by forced labor, family separations, and systemic cruelty. Told in her own voice and transcribed by a third party, her story is both personal testimony and powerful political witness. In this deeply affecting narrative, you’ll encounter: Vivid descriptions of plantation life and labor Firsthand insight into the psychological and spiritual strength of enslaved people A direct moral challenge to the institution of slavery One of the earliest published defenses of the full humanity of Black women Mary Prince speaks with clarity, courage, and compassion: “All slaves want to be free.” This is not just a historical document—it is a human cry that still echoes. A foundational text in abolitionist literature and Black women's history, The History of Mary Prince remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand slavery from the inside out.
ASIN: 1494884976
VSKU: BVV.1494884976.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Prince, Mary
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use