By Moses Roper. Narrative of My Escape from Slavery. This 1838 autobiography ranks among the most important and authentic accounts of life in slavery, recounting the experiences of a North Carolina native who was sold or traded until his successful escape to New England. Roper's moving reminiscences offer a powerful first-hand account of the realities of life in bondage. Introduction. Dover Publications (2003), English, Paperback: 64 pages.