Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman: Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canad

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"Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman" is Austin Steward's powerful autobiography, a compelling narrative of resilience and freedom. This historical account details Steward's experiences with slavery and his subsequent life as a free man for forty years. A significant portion of the book focuses on Steward's involvement with the Wilberforce Colony in London, Canada West.

This volume includes a detailed correspondence from Steward's time as President of the Wilberforce Colony, providing invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of this African-American community in Canada. Steward's personal story sheds light on the realities of slavery and the complexities of abolition. A crucial historical document, "Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman" offers a firsthand perspective on the African-American experience and the struggle for liberation. A vital resource for those interested in African-American history, Canadian history, and the history of slavery.