Jacob D. Green, born into slavery in Kentucky, tells how he fled three times, in 1839, 1846 and 1848, outwitting bloodhounds by hiding in the woods and travelling on dark nights. Published in England in 1864, where Green lectured against slavery, the narrative is followed by short pieces on secession and the churches’ defence of slavery.
A vivid, first-hand slave narrative, essential reading for anyone studying the history of American slavery. Download the free EPUB.