Weird History episodes
The Unbelievable Story: Slave Who Mailed Himself to Freedom
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Discover the remarkable life of Henry 'Box' Brown, an Antebellum-Era Virginia slave who bravely mailed himself to freedom with the assistance of abolitionists. Learn about his incredible journey, his outspoken opposition to slavery, his life as a magician, and his fascinating personal life, including his marriage to a white Englishwoman and his conflicts with Frederick Douglass.
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