Jefferson’s Muslim Fugitives
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
- Released
- May 1, 2020
- Length
- 12 hrs 55 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
In "Jefferson's Muslim Fugitives," Jeffrey Einboden uncovers the remarkable history of two escaped West Africans who, in 1807, delivered Arabic manuscripts to President Thomas Jefferson, revealing their struggle for emancipation. Through these documents—crafted by literate African slaves in rural Kentucky—the audiobook explores themes of race, religion, and the dynamics of slavery in early America. Einboden also examines Jefferson's complex relationship with these issues and highlights the enduring significance of Arabic writings in the context of U.S. history.
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