Josiah Henson was a formerly enslaved man who became a prominent abolitionist and community leader in Canada. His memoirs were a major source of inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. This edition includes additional material from John Lobb, an editor who worked with Henson to prepare his autobiography. The result is a powerful and inspirational account of a man who overcame tremendous obstacles to become a beacon of hope for others.

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