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Father Henson's story of his own life Life of Josiah Henson

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Originally published in 1849 under title: The life of Josiah Henson.At head of title: Truth stranger than fiction.My birth and childhood -- My first great trial -- My boyhood and youth -- My conversion -- Maimed for life -- A responsible journey -- A new home -- Return to Maryland -- Taken south, away from wife and children -- A terrible temptation -- Providential deliverance -- Escape from bondage -- Journey to Canada -- New scenes and a new home -- Life in Canada -- Conducting slave to Canada -- Second journey on the Underground Railroad -- Home at dawn -- Lumbering operations -- Visit to England -- The world's fair in London -- Visits tot he ragged schools -- Closing up my London agency -- Closing chapter.
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