Cruelty is contagious in uncivilized communities. Harriet Ann Jacobs communitycontagiouscruelty Change image and share on social
I WAS born a slave; but I never knew it till six years of happy childhood had passed away. Harriet Ann Jacobs bearchildhoodhappy Change image and share on social
When my babe was born, they said it was premature. It weighed only four pounds; but God let it live. Harriet Ann Jacobs babebeargod Change image and share on social
Southern women often marry a man knowing that he is the father of many little slaves. They do not trouble themselves about it. Harriet Ann Jacobs fatherknowman Change image and share on social
No pen can give an adequate description of the all-pervading corruption produced by slavery. Harriet Ann Jacobs adequatecorruptiondescription Change image and share on social
DURING the first years of my service in Dr. Flint's family, I was accustomed to share some indulgences with the children of my mistress. Harriet Ann Jacobs accustomchildfamily Change image and share on social
Dr. Flint had sworn that he would make me suffer, to my last day, for this new crime against him, as he called it; and as long as he had me in his power he kept his word. Harriet Ann Jacobs callcrimeday Change image and share on social
If you want to be fully convinced of the abominations of slavery, go on a southern plantation, and call yourself a negro trader. Then there will be no concealment; and you will see and hear things that will seem to you impossible among human beings with immortal souls. Harriet Ann Jacobs abominationbeingcall share on social
When I was nearly twelve years old, my kind mistress sickened and died. Harriet Ann Jacobs diekindmistress Change image and share on social
