New Man: Twenty-nine Years a Slave, Twenty-nine Years a Free Man (Cram Edition)

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The New Man pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

"The New Man: Twenty-nine years a slave, twenty-nine years a free man" is the powerful autobiography of Henry Clay Bruce, offering a vital firsthand account of slavery, the Civil War era, and Reconstruction. Bruce's narrative provides a unique perspective on the African American experience during a transformative period in American history.

This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to witness Bruce's journey from enslavement to freedom, capturing his reflections on life, labor, and the pursuit of equality. "The New Man" stands as a testament to resilience and self-determination. A significant contribution to both African American history and the literature of the period, this autobiography sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of those who lived through these monumental events. It is an essential historical document for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of slavery and its aftermath in the United States.