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Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom: Or, The Escape Of William And Ellen Craft From Slavery (Dover Thrift Editions: Black Histo-used
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This Compelling Narrative Offers A Firsthand Account Of A Couple'S Remarkable Flight From Slavery In The Antebellum South. William And Ellen Craft Devised A Daring Plan In Which The Lightskinned Wife Disguised Herself As A Man And The Husband Posed As Her Servant. This Brief Memoir Recounts Their Journey Northward In 1848, When They Made Their Way To Philadelphia And Later Settled In Boston, Where They Were Active In Abolitionist Circles.Originally Published In 1860, The Crafts' Account Of Their Escape Was An Immediate Success. Their Story Offers Fascinating Insights Into Issues Of Race, Gender, And Class In Nineteenthcentury America.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom'? A: The main theme of the book is the daring escape of William and Ellen Craft from slavery, highlighting issues of race, gender, and class in nineteenth-century America.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 64 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Who are the authors of this memoir? A: The memoir is authored by William and Ellen Craft.
- Q: When was 'Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom' published? A: The book was published on August 20, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book provides valuable historical insights and is suitable for educational purposes, particularly in studies related to American history, slavery, and abolition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book offered for sale? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can you give a brief summary of the Crafts' escape? A: William and Ellen Craft devised a plan where Ellen, who was light-skinned, disguised herself as a man while William posed as her servant, allowing them to escape from the antebellum South to Philadelphia in 1848.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Dover Thrift Editions series focusing on Black History.
- Q: What kind of insights does this memoir provide? A: The memoir offers fascinating insights into the complexities of race relations, gender roles, and social class during the time of slavery in America.