Life of John Thompson, A Fugitive Slave. Containing His History of 25 Years in Bondage, and His Providential Escape. Written By Himself
Worcester, Ma. 1856. vi,[13]-143,[1]pp. 12mo. Original brown publisher's cloth, stamped in blind and gilt. Chipping to head of spine, corners lightly bumped. Gift inscription on front flyleaf. Minor toning and foxing. First edition. "Thompson was one of seven children born into slavery on the Wagar plantation in Maryland in 1812..... More