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'The Interesting Narrative' is a first-hand account of the horrors of slavery, published on the eve of the British abolition debate in 1789. The most important African autobiography of the 18th century, it recounts Equiano's adventures on land and sea. This edition's introduction...

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Main Author: Equiano, Olaudah, 1745-1797 (Author)
Other Authors: Carey, Brycchan, 1967- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Series:Oxford world's classics.
Subjects:
Equiano, Olaudah, > 1745-1797.
Slaves > Great Britain > Biography.
Slaves > United States > Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'The Interesting Narrative' is a first-hand account of the horrors of slavery, published on the eve of the British abolition debate in 1789. The most important African autobiography of the 18th century, it recounts Equiano's adventures on land and sea. This edition's introduction surveys recent debates about Equiano's birthplace and identity.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2018.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxv, 235 pages) : illustration.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191919909 (ebook) :
DOI:10.1093/owc/9780198707523.001.0001