The first object which saluted my eyes when I arrived on the coast was the sea, and a slave ship, which was then riding at anchor, and waiting for its cargo. These filled me with astonishment, which was soon connected… — Olaudah Equiano Copy Share Image
I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an European, I might say my sufferings were great; but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular favorite of heaven,… — Olaudah Equiano Copy Share
“...and I had a great curiosity to talk to the books, as I thought they did; and so to learn how all things had… — Olaudah Equiano Copy Share Image
Is it not enough that we are torn from our country and friends, to toil for your luxury and lust of gain? Must every… — Olaudah Equiano Copy Share Image
The first object which saluted my eyes when I arrived on the coast was the sea, and a slave ship, which was then riding… — Olaudah Equiano Copy Share Image
