Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself

The narrator recounts his life in bondage from childhood, detailing physical abuse, excessive labor, and the everyday indignities of enslavement. He relates repeated sales and forced separations from family, episodes of captivity and punishment, and persistent efforts to escape to freedom. The memoir follows his eventual flight and resettlement in a free region, where he addresses audiences and advocates against slavery. Interwoven reflections consider faith, personal dignity, and the moral wrongs of the system. The edition appends committee reports, witness letters, and documentary testimony offered to corroborate the truth of the recollections.