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Josiah Henson’s autobiography, initially composed in 1849 under the manuscript work of Samuel Atkins Eliot, tells the story of his early years as a slave, his escape, and eventual settlement in Canada. The narrative also reflects his ministry as an African‑American clergyman and his role in the abolitionist movement. The manuscript contains later corrections by Eliot, illustrating the effort to preserve the accuracy and authenticity of Henson’s experiences. This work remains a key primary source illuminating the conditions of slavery, the lives of fugitive and enslaved African Americans, and the religious life of African‑American clergy.
First publish date: January 1849
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Josiah Henson
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