Thirty Years a Slave. From Bondage to Freedom. The Institution of Slavery as Seen on the Plantation and in the Home of the Planter

This powerful memoir offers a first-hand account of the brutal reality of slavery in the American South, as experienced by a man who spent thirty years in bondage before achieving his freedom. Hughes' vivid descriptions of the cruelty and injustice he endured, as well as his courage and determination in the face of adversity, make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and its impact on American society.

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