The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: Her Parentage—experience of Eighteen Years in Slavery—incidents During the War—her Escape from Slavery
The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: Her Parentage—experience of Eighteen Years in Slavery—incidents During the War—her Escape from Slavery
The Story of Mattie J. Jackson is an autobiography by L. S. Thompson, written in the late 19th century, detailing Mattie Jackson's life as an enslaved person in Missouri. Born in 1846, she recounts her experiences of slavery, including her family's history, the struggles faced by her parents, and significant events such as her father's escape. The narrative culminates in her own successful escape to freedom, highlighting the resilience and hopes of those who endured slavery while advocating for education and support for newly freed individuals. This work serves as a vital historical document reflecting the harsh realities of slavery and the quest for liberation.
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Thompson, L. S.. The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: Her Parentage—experience of Eighteen Years in Slavery—incidents During the War—her Escape from Slavery. Lex, lex-books.com/book/the-story-of-mattie-j-jackson-her-parentage-experience-of-eighteen-years-in-slav-715517d8-af7b-4c69-8446-1f893e60754f.Thompson, L. S. (n.d.). The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: Her Parentage—experience of Eighteen Years in Slavery—incidents During the War—her Escape from Slavery. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-story-of-mattie-j-jackson-her-parentage-experience-of-eighteen-years-in-slav-715517d8-af7b-4c69-8446-1f893e60754fThompson, L. S.. The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: Her Parentage—experience of Eighteen Years in Slavery—incidents During the War—her Escape from Slavery. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-story-of-mattie-j-jackson-her-parentage-experience-of-eighteen-years-in-slav-715517d8-af7b-4c69-8446-1f893e60754f.
