Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years and Slave, and Four Years in the White House

Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years and Slave, and Four Years in the White House - Paperback

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Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years and Slave, and Four Years in the White House - Paperback

Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years and Slave, and Four Years in the White House - Paperback

by Elizabeth Keckley
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by Elizabeth Keckley (Author)

From slavery to the White House. A firsthand look at history. Can one woman's courage and resilience reveal new perspectives on freedom and power?

In Behind the Scenes, Elizabeth Keckley shares her extraordinary journey from enslavement to becoming Mary Todd Lincoln's confidante and seamstress in the White House. This memoir provides an intimate view of life during the Civil War, offering unique insights into the lives of the Lincolns and the social dynamics of the era. Keckley's powerful account stands as both a personal triumph and a poignant critique of freedom, race, and resilience in 19th-century America.

Number of Pages: 180
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: November 15, 2024
ISBN9781434441942
Author Elizabeth Keckley
PublisherWildside Press
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages180
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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