Dr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoSep 30, 2023

Olaudah Equiano’s book, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by Himself,” stands prominently among autobiographies penned by former slaves in 18th-century Britain. Its comprehensive and detailed recounting, along with supporting documentation from various letters, offers unparalleled insights into Equiano's life, surpassing what we know about any of his peers.

Image: Olaudah Equiano as a young man in the 1770s/1780s.

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Show threadSablebadgerSep 30, 2023
@Deglassco thank you got posting this.
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoOct 4, 2023
@Sablebadger thank you for reading it.
Show threadSablebadger

@Deglassco History can be uncomfortable, but it's important to read.

Plus it's great to hear about folks like Olaudah who did notable things despite the horror of slavery inflicted on him and others. It bucks the narrative, and that is good.

We can't forget the atrocity of slavery, and its impact on peoples.

Oct 4, 2023 at 7:11pmWeb
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoOct 7, 2023
@Sablebadger I agree.