Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw

Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw is an autobiography written by Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, a freed slave, and is notable for being the first published account by an African in Britain. Completed in the late 1760s and published in 1772, the work chronicles Gronniosaw's life from his capture in Africa through his experiences of slavery to his later struggles in England. Unlike many subsequent slave narratives, it lacks an anti-slavery agenda, providing a unique perspective on the life of an African prince turned slave. This narrative is significant for its historical context and insight into the lived experiences of enslaved individuals.