A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture a Native of Africa But Resident Above Sixty Years in the United States of America - Hardcover

by Venture Smith (Author)

""A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa but Resident Above Sixty Years in the United States of America"" is a memoir written by Venture Smith, an African man who was captured and sold into slavery as a child. The book details his life as a slave in Connecticut and his eventual purchase of his own freedom. It also chronicles his experiences as a free man, including his participation in the Revolutionary War and his successful business ventures. The book provides a rare first-hand account of the experiences of an African man in colonial America and sheds light on the realities of slavery and freedom during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.