After hiding in her grandmother’s attic for seven years; Harriet Ann Jacobs was finally able to escape servitude—and her master’s sexual abuse—when she fled to the North. Once there; she became a very active abolitionist; and her correspondence with Harriet Beecher Stowe inspired her to write Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about her years as a slave.She published the narrative in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent; and the book was written as a novel with fictionalized characters to protect Jacobs from retribution by her former owners. (Dr. Flint; i.e.; the real Dr. James Norcom; is Linda Brent’s master in the novel.) The story emphasized certain negative aspects of slavery—especially the struggles of female slaves under sexually abusive masters; cruel mistresses; and the sale of their children—in order to play on the sympathies of white middle-class women in the North.Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was published at the beginning of the American Civil War. It contributed to the Union’s and abolitionists’ war effort; but is today seen as an important first-hand account from an escaped slave woman and an important abolitionist. After the Civil War; Jacobs continued to support the African-American cause; particularly education; until her death in 1897.Skyhorse Publishing; along with our Arcade; Good Books; Sports Publishing; and Yucca imprints; is proud to publish a broad range of biographies; autobiographies; and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin; Nelson Mandela; and Alexander Graham Bell; as well as villains from history; such as Heinrich Himmler; John Wayne Gacy; and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II; memoirs about overcoming adversity; first-hand tales of adventure; and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Too much a civics lessonBy Sherry petersonI didn't expect the civics lesson. More on the murder and trial and maybe backgrounds of the principals would have been appreciated3 of 7 people found the following review helpful. In depth extensive research of a horrific murder by a NW in an HOABy cautious shopperI followed the Trayvon case from the beginning and she spells out clearly how this easily winnable case; was lost and why. Step by step. Absolutely in depth research and reporting by Ms. Bloom. The inability of such a seasoned prosecutor to present this tragic murder in a coherent matter was clearly presented. Bernie Del Rio has 29 years experience prosecuting cases yet acted like this was his first case out of law school.The second part of her book; the statistical analysis of crime was very enlightening. Most crimes are committed by people in your own neighborhood and the illusion of a gated community offering safety is just that; an illusion3 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Linda CarrI would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to gain a better understanding of the racial tension and social issues that divide this county with a sharp focus on the issues surrounding the Trayvon Martin trial. She also asks some pointed questions of the prosecution in the case and; most telling; interviews one of the jurors (the only minority on the jury) to get a strong insight into the mindset of those charged with providing a fair and impartial verdict. I think anyone who believes that "racism is over" in this county because we elected a black president should read this book and hopefully get a reality check.
