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One of the most prolific authors of the nineteenth century, William Wells Brown remains a bit of a mystery.
A man born into slavery who clawed his way to freedom, Brown has quite the fascinating biography. An author, abolitionist, and member of the underground railroad, Brown can tell us a lot about nineteenth century America.
So just who was William Wells Brown? Tune in to find out.
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