The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave

by Mary Prince

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"The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave" by Mary Prince is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This narrative, one of the first autobiographies by a Black woman in the British empire, details Prince's harrowing experiences as a slave in the Caribbean.

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Topics: Fugitive slaves -- West Indies -- Biography · Prince, Mary · Slavery -- West Indies