The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

Or Gustavus Vassa, the African

By:

Olaudah Equiano

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition

Show Hide Adult Content

$115.99

Available from supplier

Usually ships in 3-4 weeks

0 in Trolley

Price Match

Wrap this item as a gift ($5.90) - add a free gift card on the next page

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

4 payments of $29.00 with Afterpay Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

Around 7-19 June using International Courier

Description

Nigerian-born Olaudah Equiano (c.1745–97), also known as Gustavus Vassa, was sold into slavery as a child and endured the horrors of the transatlantic slave ships. He later worked on board Royal Navy vessels, receiving an education and converting to Christianity. Buying his freedom in 1766, he embarked on several voyages before settling in London, where he became involved in the causes of anti-slavery and the welfare of former slaves. Published in 1789, this successful two-volume autobiography boosted the abolitionist cause, providing a first-hand account of the experience of Africans on both sides of the Atlantic. An important document in the history of slavery and immigration, it remains a classic work of black writing. Volume 2 recounts how Equiano achieved his freedom, his conversion to Christianity, his experience of shipwreck in the West Indies, and his life in England.

Release date Australia

June 6th, 2013

Author

Olaudah Equiano

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

1 Plates, black and white

Pages

268

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition

Dimensions

140x216x15

ISBN-13

9781108060233

Product ID

21136090

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here