(SLAVE NARRATIVES) JACKSON ANDREW Narrative and Writings of

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(SLAVE NARRATIVES.) JACKSON, ANDREW. Narrative and Writings of Andrew Jackson of Kentucky. 120 pages. Tall, narrow 12mo, original pictorial wrappers with a portrait of Jackson on the front cover, lacking the rear; occasional; foxing throughout; spine re-stitched at an early date. Syracuse: Daily and Weekly Star Office, 1847

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first edition of a scarce and unusual narrative. Jackson was born in 1814. For most of his life as a slave, he did not experience the whippings and abuse normally associated with that condition. The most interesting part of his narrative is his life after his escape. Jackson, who was apparently illiterate (this narrative is dictated) composed a few essays, as well as some poetry found at the end of the work.