In his autobiography <em>The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano</em> (1789), Olaudah Equiano describes what his life was like before he was taken from his home in Africa. He tells us that he remembers his father was considered an "Embrenche" in this community, and that this distinction made him very honourable among his people. The author conveys the viewpoint that designation as "Embrenche" is a great honor.
