The True Story of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave

"The History of Mary Prince", a life narrative written by Mary Prince, is the first account published in Great Britain of a black woman's life; at a time when anti-slavery agitation was growing, her first-person account touched many people. As a personal account, the book contributed to the debate in a manner different from reasoned analysis or statistical arguments. Its tone was direct and authentic, and its simple but vivid prose contrasted with the more labored literary style of the day. Contents: The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave Supplement to the History of Mary Prince Narrative of Louis ASA-ASA