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The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of
by Lunsford Lane
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Title: The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C.
Author: Lunsford Lane
Release Date: February 21, 2005 [eBook #15118]
Language: English
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THE NARRATIVE OF LUNSFORD LANE, FORMERLY OF RALEIGH, N.C.
Embracing an account of his early life, the redemption by purchase of himself and family from slavery, And his banishment from the place of his birth for the crime of wearing a colored skin.
Published By Himself.
Boston: Printed for the Publisher: J. G. Torrey, Printer.
1842
NARRATIVE OF LUNSFORD LANE.
[ORIGINAL.]
The Slave Mother's Address TO HER INFANT CHILD.
I cannot