The Travels of William Wells Brown

Q-90.1's Lifelines with John Augustine by Lifelines

Jan 20, 202500:04:30Society & Culture

Today's book combines two autobiographical pieces: one a travelogue of Europe and an account of the first World's Fair, the other an account of growing up in and escaping from slavery.

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