Author

Publication

1798 - Printed by C. Holt, at the Bee-office., New-London [Conn.], Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

8,000 words, Guess

Page Count

32 pages

Identifiers

Description

"Born in Africa and named Broteer, Venture lived with his family until a tribal war when he was about six. He was then sold and was brought to America by a man who named him Venture, and lived as a slave until he was in his forties. Managing to earn enough to purchase his freedom, he also purchased his wife, his children and several other adult males. He lived his life in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Includes various experiences while in Africa, and as both a slave and a free man in the U.S."

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Early American imprints -- no. 34560

Other Editions

  • A narrative of the life and adventures of Venture, a native of Africa: but resident above sixty years in the United States of AmericaPrinted by C. Holt, at the Bee-office.1798-01-01

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