The Story of Mary Prince: A Firsthand Account of Life as a West Indian Slave

Mary Prince was an enslaved West Indian woman who wrote a powerful and captivating narrative about her life and experiences. She was born in 1788 in Bermuda and became a slave at the age of nine. Mary was sold several times and experienced harsh conditions throughout her life as a slave. She eventually escaped and moved to England, where she published her narrative in 1831. Her story is a powerful testament to the struggle of enslaved people and a vivid reminder of the hardships they endured. Mary Prince's narrative is an important part of the history of slavery and a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.