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By: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c.1705-1775)
In this compelling narrative, Ukawsaw Gronniosaw recounts his incredible journey from Africa to America as a slave, and eventually to freedom. Through his firsthand account, readers are given a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit.
Gronniosaw’s story is filled with heart-wrenching moments of hardship and despair, but also moments of triumph and hope. The author’s candid and introspective writing style allows readers to fully immerse themselves in his experiences, feeling his pain and joy as if they were their own.
What sets this narrative apart is Gronniosaw’s unwavering faith and belief in a higher power throughout his trials and tribulations. His ability to find solace and meaning in the most desperate of circumstances is truly inspiring and serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and hope.
Overall, A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw is a poignant and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery while also celebrating the strength and resilience of the human spirit. This book is a captivating and important piece of literature that will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page.
Book Description:
Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, also known as James Albert, (born ca. 1705 – 1775) was a freed slave and autobiographer. His autobiography is considered the first published by an African in Britain. Gronniosaw’s autobiography was produced in Kidderminster in the late 1760s. Its full title is A Narrative of the Most remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As related by himself. It was the first Slave narrative in the English language. Published in Bath in 1772, it gives a vivid account of Gronniosaw’s life, from his capture in Africa through slavery to a life of poverty in Colchester and Kidderminster. It is devoid of the anti-slavery backlash ubiquitous in subsequent slave narratives.
Note to those who dislike incongruities: This is read by a North American woman.
