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The Life and Adventures of Venture Smith: And Poems By A Slave (Annotated)

The Life and Adventures of Venture Smith: And Poems By A Slave (Annotated)

J. Mitchell
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This Annotated title is an original compilation of the Narrative of Venture Smith and the Poems of George M. Horton who was the first slave poet ever to be published. This book details the life of Venture and George Horton. In addition the Poems of Horton are include as well as a Annotated Biography With Historical Context, which discusses Venture Smith's life, Black slave owners , and social concepts concerning African Americans during the times of the narration and thereafter.

Venture Smith was born ca. 1729 in Dukandarra, Guinea; and was the eldest son of a Guinea prince. When Smith was a young child, he and his family were captured and taken as prisoners by an invading army. Based on historical records, Venture Smith’s father was killed for refusing to comply with his captor’s demands. Following his father's inhumane murder, Smith and his family were immediately taken captive. When another army defeated his captors, Smith was then sold to Robertson

George M. Horton, who is the author of the second book in this original compilation, was a Slave, the property of Mr. James Horton, of Chatham County, North Carolina. He has been in the habit, some years past, of producing poetical pieces, sometimes on suggested subjects, to such persons as would write them while he dictated. Several compositions of his have already appeared in the Raleigh Register. Some have made their way into the Boston newspapers, and have evoked expressions of approbation and surprise. Many persons have now become much interested in the promotion of his prospects, some of whom are elevated in office and literary attainments. They are solicitous that efforts at length be made to obtain by subscription, a sum sufficient for his emancipation, upon the condition of his going in the vessel which shall first afterwards sail for Liberia. It is his earnest and only wish to become a member of that Colony, to enjoy its privileges, and apply his industry and mental abilities to the promotion of its prospects and his own. It is upon these terms alone, that the efforts of those who befriend his views are intended to have a final effect.
Pages
114
Format
Paperback
Release
November 15, 2017
ISBN 13
9781979748278

The Life and Adventures of Venture Smith: And Poems By A Slave (Annotated)

J. Mitchell
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
This Annotated title is an original compilation of the Narrative of Venture Smith and the Poems of George M. Horton who was the first slave poet ever to be published. This book details the life of Venture and George Horton. In addition the Poems of Horton are include as well as a Annotated Biography With Historical Context, which discusses Venture Smith's life, Black slave owners , and social concepts concerning African Americans during the times of the narration and thereafter.

Venture Smith was born ca. 1729 in Dukandarra, Guinea; and was the eldest son of a Guinea prince. When Smith was a young child, he and his family were captured and taken as prisoners by an invading army. Based on historical records, Venture Smith’s father was killed for refusing to comply with his captor’s demands. Following his father's inhumane murder, Smith and his family were immediately taken captive. When another army defeated his captors, Smith was then sold to Robertson

George M. Horton, who is the author of the second book in this original compilation, was a Slave, the property of Mr. James Horton, of Chatham County, North Carolina. He has been in the habit, some years past, of producing poetical pieces, sometimes on suggested subjects, to such persons as would write them while he dictated. Several compositions of his have already appeared in the Raleigh Register. Some have made their way into the Boston newspapers, and have evoked expressions of approbation and surprise. Many persons have now become much interested in the promotion of his prospects, some of whom are elevated in office and literary attainments. They are solicitous that efforts at length be made to obtain by subscription, a sum sufficient for his emancipation, upon the condition of his going in the vessel which shall first afterwards sail for Liberia. It is his earnest and only wish to become a member of that Colony, to enjoy its privileges, and apply his industry and mental abilities to the promotion of its prospects and his own. It is upon these terms alone, that the efforts of those who befriend his views are intended to have a final effect.
Pages
114
Format
Paperback
Release
November 15, 2017
ISBN 13
9781979748278

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