The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave (Penguin Classics)
by Mary Prince
The History of Mary Prince is a firsthand personal account of life as a West Indian slave. Published in this Penguin Classics edition, Mary Prince’s narrative offers readers an important historical memoir and a direct perspective on slavery, testimony, and the experiences of an individual within that system.
About This Book
The History of Mary Prince presents Mary Prince’s account of her life as a West Indian slave.
As a personal narrative, the book offers a firsthand perspective on slavery and the experiences of an individual living within that system.
This Penguin Classics edition places Prince’s testimony within the tradition of historically important autobiographical writing.
The work is relevant to readers interested in history, biography, memoir, and the study of slavery.
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