Incidents in the life of a slave girl. Written by herself. Edited by L. Maria Child

This powerful autobiography recounts the harrowing experiences of Harriet Jacobs, an enslaved woman in the antebellum South. It details her struggles for freedom, the abuses she endured, and her desperate efforts to protect her children. Jacobs's narrative offers a rare and intimate look into the psychological and physical toll of slavery, particularly on women.