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Originally published in 1868 -- when it was attacked as an "indecent book" authored by a "traitorous eavesdropper" -- Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and became a privileged... See More
Behind the Scenes (1868) is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family of America, especially of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Elizabeth Keckley the... See More
This collection includes over 100 slave narratives and more than a thousands transcripts of recorded interviews made with former salves in the first half of 20th century: Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave Narrative... See More
Biography & True Accounts
"Behind the Scenes" (1868) is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family of America, especially of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Elizabeth Keckley... See More
Biography & True Accounts
An autobiographical narrative, BEHIND THE SCENES traces Elizabeth Keckley's life from her enslavement in Virginia and North Carolina to her time as seamstress to Mary Todd Lincoln in the White House during Abraham Lincoln's... See More
Biography & True AccountsE-artnow present the anthology of the most impactful slave narratives. The collection includes the memoirs, letters and biographies of former slaves, with the thousands of recorded interviews made in the South until... See More
World LiteratureThis unique collection of "UNMASKING THE SILENCE - 17 Powerful Slave Narratives in One Edition" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Narrative of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave... See More
World Literature
This unique collection of "SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement" has been designed and... See More
Biography & True Accounts
"Behind the Scenes" is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family, especially Mary Todd Lincoln, and is considered controversial for breaking privacy about them. It was also her claim as a businesswoman to be... See More
World Literature
This unique collection of "ONCE UPON A SLAVE: 28 Powerful Memoirs Of Former Slaves & 100+ Recorded Testimonies in One Edition" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Narrative of the... See More
World Literature
This carefully crafted ebook: "Slavery: Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Memoirs Narrative of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave The Underground... See More
Biography & True Accounts
This powerful autobiographical narrative chronicles the life of Elizabeth Keckley, a slave who purchased her freedom and went on to serve as dressmaker and friend to Mary Todd Lincoln. Also included in this bonus edition... See More
Biography & True Accounts
It may be charged that I have written too freely on some questions, especially in regard to Mrs. Lincoln. I do not think so; at least I have been prompted by the purest motive. Mrs. Lincoln, by her own acts, forced herself... See More
World Literature
5 Classics books detailing black slavery in America The Collection ?Up From Slavery: An Autobiography by Booker T. Washington ?Twelve Years A Slave by Solomon Northup ?Uncle Tom's Cabin or Life Among The Lowly by Harriet... See More
World Literature
This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves and the stories of people who have helped them. With their powerful & unflinching stories, they changed people's convictions and shook the... See More
Biography & True Accounts
This carefully crafted ebook: "BEHIND THE SCENES - 30 Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Behind the Scenes (1868) is both a slave... See More
World Literature
This unique collection of "LIVING TO TELL THE HORRID TALES: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Testimonies, Novels & Historical Documents" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital... See More
Biography & True Accounts
This eBook edition of "Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Behind the Scenes" is both a slave... See More
History
This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More
History
This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More
Politics & Social Sciences"If women want any rights more than they's got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it." -- Sojourner Truth "There are two things I've got a right to, and these are, Death or Liberty -- one or the other... See More
World Literature
Slavery in the United States lasted more than two centuries. The adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in December 1865 abolished slavery after the American Civil War. The first slaves were forcibly... See More
World LiteratureThis unique collection consists of the most influential memoirs - powerful & unflinching narratives of former slaves and stories of people who helped them; including records and letters which unfold all the hardship... See More
World LiteratureThis edition brings to you the finest collection of personal memoirs from the true champions of liberty. With their powerful narratives, they have changed people's convictions about slavery and shook the very foundation of... See More
World LiteratureThis unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves and the stories of people who have helped them. With their powerful & unflinching stories, they changed people's convictions and shook the... See More
World LiteratureThis edition brings to you the finest collection of personal memoirs from the true champions of liberty. With their powerful narratives, they have changed people's convictions about slavery and shook the very foundation of... See More
World LiteratureThis unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves and the stories of people who have helped them. With their powerful & unflinching stories, they changed people's convictions and shook the... See More
Action & AdventureBehind the Scenes or Thirty years a slave and Four Years in the White House by Elizabeth Keckley See More
Biography & True AccountsThis edition brings to you the most powerful voices of women who survived slavery in 18th and 19th century. Their life stories, their actions and their truth had an impact on the expansion of anti-slavery movement in the... See More
World LiteratureThis unique collection consists of the most influential memoirs - powerful & unflinching narratives of former slaves and stories of people who helped them; including records and letters which unfold all the hardship... See More