The Life of William J. Brown of Providence, R.I.

by William J. Brown

2006 · UPNE

An exceptional firsthand account of the experiences of people of color in nineteenth-century Rhode Island

The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave

by William Wells Brown

2003 · Courier Corporation

An influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery, Brown's Narrative was an instant bestseller upon its 1847 publication and remains essential reading. It offers a sincere and moving account of the author's experiences during the first 20 years of his life as a slave in Missouri.