Broken Shackles: Old Man Henson From Slavery to Freedom

First published in Toronto in 1889 under the pseudonym Glenelg, Broken Shackles is a rare and powerful memoir of an African American man known as Old Man Henson.

In this compelling recollection, Henson shares his experiences as a slave in Maryland, his escape to refuge in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and his final freedom in Canada. His vivid storytelling captures the horrors of slavery, the courage it took to survive, and the triumph of reaching safety across the border.

Edited by Peter Meyler, this edition breathes new life into one of the few Canadian-published narratives of slavery and escape, preserving the voice of a man whose journey resonates over a century later. Readers will be moved, shocked, and inspired by his accounts of family, struggle, resilience, and hope.

A vital piece of history, Broken Shackles offers an intimate window into the past and remains just as relevant today.

Condition: Very Good. Would have been 'Like New' but for the black marker and pen marks on first inside page. See images. Otherwise clean and intact with no creases