A Narrative Of The Life And Adventures Of Venture A Native Of Africa But Resident Above Sixty Years In The United States Of America - Venture Smith - Bog

""A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa but Resident Above Sixty Years in the United States of America"" is a memoir written by Venture Smith and published by A. Spooner in 1798. The book chronicles the life of Venture, an African man who was taken from his home as a child and sold into slavery in the British colonies of North America. The narrative describes the harsh conditions of slavery, the abuse and mistreatment that Venture endured, and his eventual escape to freedom. Venture's story is a unique one, as he was able to gain his freedom through a combination of hard work, determination, and a bit of luck. He went on to become a successful businessman and landowner, and his story provides a rare glimpse into the lives of African Americans during the early years of the United States. In addition to its historical significance, ""A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture"" is also a compelling work of literature. Venture's story is told in a straightforward, honest style that makes it easy to read and understand, and the book provides a valuable perspective on the experiences of African Americans during this period of American history. Overall, this book is an important contribution to the literature of slavery and the African American experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.