Fugitive From Slavery: The Extraordinary Journey of Henry "Box" Brown

The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery

by Niko Sheffield

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Henry "Box" Brown was an African-American slave who escaped to freedom in a wooden crate. His story is one of the most remarkable and inspiring in the history of the Underground Railroad.

Brown was born into slavery in Louisa County, Virginia, in 1815. He was sold away from his family at a young age and worked on a number of different plantations. In 1848, he was sold to a slave trader named James Smith. Smith took Brown to Richmond, Virginia, and put him up for sale.

Brown knew that he had to escape slavery, but he didn't know how. He had heard stories about slaves who had escaped to freedom in the North, but he didn't know how to get there.

One day, Brown met a free black man named Samuel Smith. Smith told Brown about the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped slaves escape to freedom. Smith agreed to help Brown escape, and he introduced him to a white abolitionist named William Still.

Still helped Brown plan his escape. He arranged for Brown to be shipped to Philadelphia in a wooden crate. Brown would be disguised as a piece of merchandise, and he would be hidden inside the crate with food and water.

On March 29, 1849, Brown was nailed inside the crate and shipped to Philadelphia. The journey was long and difficult, but Brown survived. He arrived in Philadelphia on April 2, 1849, and he was immediately taken to Still's home.

Still helped Brown get settled in Philadelphia. He found him a job and a place to live. Brown also met other fugitive slaves, and he began to learn about the abolitionist movement.

Brown quickly became involved in the abolitionist movement. He spoke out against slavery and helped other slaves escape to freedom. He also wrote a book about his experiences, called "Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown."

Brown's book was a bestseller, and it helped to raise awareness of the horrors of slavery. It also inspired other slaves to escape to freedom.

Brown continued to work for the abolition of slavery until the end of his life. He died in 1889, at the age of 74.

Brown's story is a reminder of the horrors of slavery and the courage of those who fought for freedom. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

Timeline of Henry "Box" Brown's Journey

* 1815: Brown is born into slavery in Louisa County, Virginia. * 1848: Brown is sold to a slave trader named James Smith. * March 29, 1849: Brown is nailed inside a wooden crate and shipped to Philadelphia. * April 2, 1849: Brown arrives in Philadelphia and is taken to the home of William Still. * 1850: Brown publishes his book, "Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown." * 1889: Brown dies in Philadelphia, at the age of 74.

Legacy of Henry "Box" Brown

Brown's story has been told and retold for generations. It has been the subject of books, articles, and even a play. Brown's story is a reminder of the horrors of slavery and the courage of those who fought for freedom. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

Brown's legacy continues to inspire people today. He is a symbol of hope and determination, and he reminds us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery

by Niko Sheffield

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	380 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	21 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE