Oct 21, 2021 • 37M

She Spoke to the Dead. They Told Her to Free the Slaves.

Upgrade to listen

Appears in this episode

Narratively
Narratively Out Loud brings you the latest storytelling from Narratively.com, plus some vintage favorites, read aloud — from our revealing memoir, to explorations of quirky subcultures, to profiles that celebrate the diversity of humanity.
Episode details
Comments

In 1840s Vermont, Achsa Sprague swore that the spirits who miraculously helped her walk again also possessed her with a crucial mission: freeing every soul in America.

Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to

Narratively
to listen to this episode and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.