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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Author's Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chap. I.—Sketch of my Parentage, 13. Early separation from my Mother, 14. Hard Fare, 15. First Experiments at running away, 16. Earnest longing for Freedom, 17. Abhorrent nature of Slavery, 18.

Chap. II.—A fruitless effort for education, 20. The Sabbath among Slaves, 21. Degrading amusements, ib. Why religion is rejected, 24. Condition of poor white people, ib. Superstition among slaves, 25. Education forbidden, 31.

Chap. III.—My Courtship and Marriage, 33. Change of owner, 42. My first born, ib. Its sufferings, 43. My wife abused, ib. My own anguish, 44.

Chap. IV.—My first adventure for liberty, 46. Parting Scene, 47. Journey up the river, 48. Safe arrival in Cincinnati, 50. Journey to Canada, 51. Suffering from cold and hunger, 52. Denied food and shelter by some, ib. One noble exception, 54. Subsequent success, ib. Arrival at Perrysburgh, 55. Obtain employment through the winter, ib. My return to Kentucky to get my family, 56.

Chap. V.—My safe arrival at Kentucky, 57. Surprise and delight to find my family, ib. Plan for their escape, projected, 58. Return to Cincinnati, 60. My betrayal by traitors, 61. Imprisonment in Covington, Kentucky, 65. Return to slavery, 66. Infamous proposal of the slave catchers, 67. My reply, 68.