Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself, page 139 by Henry Bibb
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or Freedom, 17. Abhorrent nature of Slavery, 18.
Chap. II.-- A fruitless effort for education, 19. The Sabbath among Slaves, 19. Degrading amusements, 19. Why religion is rejected, 20. Condition of poor white people, 20. Superstition among slaves, 21. Education forbidden, 25.
Chap. III.-- My Courtship and Marriage, 26. Change of owner, 31. My first born, 32. Its sufferings, 32. My wife abused, 33. My own anguish, 33.
Chap. IV.-- My first adventure for liberty, 34. Parting Scene, 34. Journey up the river, 35. Safe arrival in Cincinnati, 36. Journey to Canada, 37. Suffering from cold and hunger, 38. Denied food and shelter by some, 38. One noble exception, 38. Subsequent success, 39. Arrival at Perrysburgh, 39. Obtain employment through the winter, 39. My return to Kentucky to get my family, 40.
Chap. V-- My safe arrival at Kentucky, 41. Surprise and delight to find my family, 41. Plan for their escape, projected, 42. Return to Cincinnati, 43. My betrayal by traitors, 43. Imprisonment in Covington, Kentucky, 45. Return to slavery, 46. Infamous proposal of the slave catchers, 47. My reply, 47.
Chap. VI.-- Arrival at Louisville, Kentucky, 50. Efforts to sell me, 50. Fortunate escape from the man-stealers in the public street, 51. I return to Bedford, Ky., 55. The rescue of my family again attempted, 55. I started alone expecting them to follow, 2. After waiting some months I resolve to go back again to Kentucky, 57.
Chap. VII.-- My safe return to Kentucky, 58. The perils I encountered there, 59. Again betrayed, and taken by a mob, ironed and imprisoned, 60. Narrow escape from death, 62. Life in a slave prison, 63.
Chap. VIII.-- Character of my prison companions, 65. Jail breaking contemplated, 66. Defeat of our plan, 67. My wife and child removed, 67. Disgraceful proposal to her, and cruel punishment, 67. Our departure in a coffle for New Orleans, 68. Events of our journey, 69.
Chap. IX.-- Our arrival and examination at Vicksburg, 70. An account of slave sales,