BIOGRAPHY OF A SLAVE

Being The Experiences Of Rev. Charles Thompson,
A Preacher Of The United Brethren Church,

WHILE A SLAVE IN THE SOUTH.

Together With Startling Occurrences Incidental To Slave Life.



1875.




PREFACE.

In publishing this book I hope to do good not only to my own race, but
to all who may read it. I am not a book-maker, and make no pretensions
to literary attainments; and I have made no efforts to create for myself
a place in the literary, book-making ranks. I claim for my book
truthfulness and honesty of purpose, and upon that basis it must succeed
or fail. The Biography of a Slave is called for by a very large number
of my immediate acquaintances, and, I am assured, will meet with such
reception as to justify the expense I have incurred in having it printed
and bound. To the members of the United Brethren Church, white as well
as colored, I look for help in the sale and circulation of my work, yet
I am satisfied I will receive commendable patronage from members of all
Christian churches everywhere.