Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Life of John Anderson: The Fugitive Slave is a book written by Twelvetrees Harper in 1863. The book tells the true story of John Anderson, a slave who escaped from his owner and fled to Canada, where he lived as a free man. The book provides a detailed account of Anderson's life as a slave, his escape, and his journey to freedom. It also explores the social and political context of slavery in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book is a powerful and emotional narrative that sheds light on the experiences of enslaved individuals and the struggle for freedom. It is an important historical document that provides insight into the complex and often brutal history of slavery in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.