Harriet Jacobs was an African American woman born in 1813 in Edenton, North Carolina. She escaped from slavery and became a prominent abolitionist and author. Jacobs is best known for her autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent. Her work highlighted the struggles and sexual exploitation faced by enslaved women. Jacobs's writings were significant in the anti-slavery movement, as they provided a personal perspective on the harsh realities of slavery. After escaping, she lived in the northern United States and worked tirelessly for the rights of African Americans and women. She passed away in 1897 in Washington, D.C..