The Slave Story of Olaudah Equiano

http://www.myblackhistory.net/Olaudah_Equiano.htm

My name is Olaudah Equiano, now known as Gustavus Vassa. I was born in the Kingdom of Benin in Africa and lived with the Ibo people, one of the tribes. I lived with my family far away from the coast up until I was 11 years old. It was then that I had a horrific experience. Now, I am able to write a book to tell you about it.

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