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The Amazing Henry Box Brown: From Fugitive Slave to Ingenious Entertainer

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The Journey to Freedom: Henry Box Brown's Escape

This chapter recounts the incredible story of Henry Box Brown, who ingeniously navigates the brutal realities of slavery by mailing himself to freedom. It explores his harrowing experiences and steadfast determination despite the risks involved in his daring escape. Additionally, the chapter highlights his subsequent rise to prominence as an abolitionist speaker and the broader implications of his journey within the fight against slavery.

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