The Life of Josiah Henson: Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada (1849)

The Life of Josiah Henson: Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada is an autobiography written by Josiah Henson and published in 1849. Henson was a former slave who escaped to Canada and became a prominent abolitionist and community leader. In this book, Henson recounts his life as a slave, including the brutal treatment he endured, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent journey to Canada. Henson also describes his experiences as a free man, including his work as a preacher and his efforts to help other slaves escape to freedom. The book provides a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery and the courage and determination of those who fought against it. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of African Americans during the antebellum period.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1849 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.