Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Offering a rare female perspective on southern slavery, this book is based on a series of letters penned by Jacobs from 1853 to 1861. First published in 1861, it provides a personal and poignant account of the experiences and struggles faced by enslaved women, highlighting the unique challenges they endured. Through her narrative, Jacobs sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery, making it an important historical document and a significant contribution to the discourse on race and gender.