1772 Autobiography: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw

Title

1772 Autobiography: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw

Identifier

NJS-EVE-00027

Source

A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As Related by Himself

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw. A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As Related by Himself. Bath, England: Printed by W. Gye, 1772.

Event Description

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw published his autobiography in approximately 1772 in England where he lived by this time as a free man. In his book, he recounted the details of his life, including his years in slavery in the Raritan River Valley in New Jersey.

The title of the book is:
A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As related by Himself.

This is one of the earliest autobiographies published by a formerly enslaved person and the first such book to be published in England.

Event Type

Communication: Autobiography

Date

1772

Date Certainty

Approximate

Location of Event

Bath, England

Primary Participant

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775)

Participant Details

DETAILS FOR PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS:

*** Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775) ***
Role: Subject
Age category: Older Person
Status: Free

Record Contributor

Jesse Bayker