From African royalty to New World slavery...

In 1755, a young African boy was kidnapped, hidden in an enormous sack, and carried off into slavery. So began a series of journeys that would take him halfway around the world—and a struggle for freedom that would make him famous.

Later, when he wrote his autobiography, it became an international bestseller. In unforgettable words and scenes, he showed the world the evils of slavery—and so, helped to end it.

The little boy stuffed into a bag had to struggle with injustice, heartbreak, and his own despair. But deep inside him were his hidden treasures: courage, intelligence, a love of adventure, and unconquerable faith. He triumphed.

His name was Olaudah Equiano. This is his story.

In her sensitive adaptation, Ann Cameron has made a landmark book accessible to twentieth-century readers while faithfully maintaining Olaudah Equiano's singular voice.

Includes a map of Olaudah Equiano's travels and six pages of historical illustrations.

From the dust jacket