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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Trapped in the cruel grip of slavery, a young woman fights not only for her freedom but also for her dignity and the safety of those she loves. With unflinching honesty, she reveals the harrowing realities of enslavement-relentless persecution, constant fear, and unimaginable sacrifices. Yet amid the suffering, her story is one of courage and resilience, filled with ingenious acts of defiance and a determination to endure. Her deeply personal account shines a piercing light on injustice, leaving readers heartbroken, outraged, and inspired. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl stands as a groundbreaking firsthand narrative, shedding light on the unique struggles faced by enslaved women in America. Harriet Jacobs vividly portrays the intersection of slavery, gender, and motherhood, challenging the societal norms of her time. Her testimony not only exposed the brutal realities of bondage but also galvanized the abolitionist movement. As one of the first autobiographies by an African American woman, it remains an essential voice in history.

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Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery in Edenton, North Carolina, in 1813. Despite the oppressive conditions, she learned to read and write, which was uncommon for enslaved individuals at the time. Her literacy became a crucial tool in her later activism and writing.In 1861, Jacobs published her autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, under the pseudonym Linda Brent. This work provided a detailed and personal account of the sexual harassment and abuses she endured, shedding light on the unique struggles faced by enslaved women. Her narrative was instrumental in advancing the abolitionist movement by exposing the moral atrocities of slavery.After the Civil War, Jacobs continued her advocacy by aiding freedmen and women in the South. She established schools and provided relief efforts to support the newly emancipated African American community. Jacobs's lifelong dedication to human rights has left an enduring legacy in American history.

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