Narrative of the Adventures and Escape of Moses Roper

Narrative of the Adventures and Escape of Moses Roper provides a compelling firsthand narrative of the harrowing experiences of Moses Roper during his enslavement in North Carolina and Florida. This influential account not only details the physical and emotional torment Roper endured but also sheds light on the broader atrocities of American slavery. Roper's story unfolds as a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Despite enduring repeated torture and abuse-punishments inflicted upon him after each of his numerous escape attempts-Roper's determination never wavered. His escape, finally achieved after several attempts, becomes a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of systemic oppression. Roper's narrative serves as a stark portrayal of the brutality faced by enslaved individuals, exposing the harsh realities of their daily lives. The book not only recounts the specific horrors Roper witnessed but also includes visual representations of the torture he endured. Through this autobiographical account, Moses Roper becomes a poignant voice against the dehumanizing effects of slavery. His narrative stands as both a personal testimony of suffering and a rallying cry for the abolitionist movement.

Moses Roper (c. 1815-1891) was an African American abolitionist, author and orator. He wrote an influential narrative of his enslavement in the United States in his Narrative of the Adventures and Escape of Moses Roper from American Slavery and gave thousands of lectures in Great Britain and Ireland to inform the European public about the brutality of American slavery.