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BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America

Ben Franklin's World

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Voices of Enslaved Women: Struggles and Escapes

This chapter explores the experiences and agency of enslaved women during the American Revolution, emphasizing their fight for freedom and the overlooked narratives of their struggles. It also challenges traditional historical perspectives by highlighting the complexities of women's escape attempts and their significant contributions to the abolitionist movement.

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