Project Gutenberg 2021-04-09 Public domain in the USA. 127 Black, Leonard 1822 1883 86206392 The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black, a Fugitive from Slavery Nick Wall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black, a Fugitive from Slavery" by Leonard Black is a poignant autobiography written in the mid-19th century. This powerful biography chronicles the harrowing experiences of a man born into slavery who eventually escapes and finds freedom. The narrative explores the brutal realities of enslavement, the longing for liberty, and the author's spiritual journey toward self-education and ministry. In this detailed account, Leonard Black recounts his life as a slave, detailing the cruelty he endured at the hands of various masters and the longing for his family, who were torn apart by the slave trade. From early memories of abuse to his eventual escape, Black's story includes profound reflections on the moral implications of slavery, the pursuit of knowledge, and the hope for liberation. His experiences serve not only as a personal narrative but also as a broader critique of the institution of slavery, revealing the inner strength and relentless spirit that ultimately guide him toward faith and freedom. Throughout his journey, Black's strong commitment to education and his desire to preach the gospel shine through, symbolizing his transformation from oppressed to empowered. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography African Americans -- Biography Black, Leonard, 1822-1883 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: Religion/Spirituality 84225 2025-07-26T03:47:28.142086 text/html 61920 2024-10-18T13:00:03 text/html 204742 2025-07-26T03:47:30.292585 application/epub+zip 203526 2025-07-26T03:47:28.553135 application/epub+zip 99526 2025-07-26T03:47:28.323095 application/epub+zip 242146 2025-07-26T03:47:31.916565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227249 2025-07-26T03:47:30.070601 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123521 2022-09-29T09:30:40.425339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72916 2025-07-26T03:47:27.980074 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52841 2024-10-18T13:00:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17057 2025-07-26T03:47:32.048556 application/rdf+xml 9450 2025-07-26T03:47:28.401107 image/jpeg 1790 2025-07-26T03:47:28.360094 image/jpeg 156155 2025-07-26T03:47:28.154096 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia