The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African Written By Himself

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The autobiography of Olaudah Equiano, a freed Igbo slave, provides a powerful firsthand account of his experiences and advocacy against the slave trade. His narrative not only highlights the brutal realities of slavery but also emphasizes his role in the British abolitionist movement. Published in 1789, Equiano's story was instrumental in influencing public opinion and legislative change, contributing to the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which abolished the African slave trade in Britain and its colonies.