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Behind the Scenes

BuchKartoniert, Paperback
152 Seiten
Englisch
Mint Editionserschienen am11.03.2021
Elizabeth Keckley reveals the hardships of slavery and the changing political climate in Washington amongst the country´s most powerful couple, Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Keckley had unprecedented access, giving insight into their state during and after the Civil War.Elizabeth Keckley was born into slavery and experienced a traumatic upbringing riddled with physical and sexual violence. One attack resulted in the birth of her son, whom she named George. Elizabeth was a gifted seamstress who used her skills to save money to buy her and her son´s freedom. She ventured North and started a career as a dressmaker to influential women in political circles. One of her most notable clients was Mary Todd Lincoln, with whom she developed a close friendship.Behind the Scenes is a harrowing story of one woman´s unshakable drive. Despite her limiting circumstances, Elizabeth Keckley earned her freedom and became a successful entrepreneur. It´s an inspiring tale that provides a personal account of one of the most volatile times in American history.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Behind the Scenes is both modern and readable.mehr
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KlappentextElizabeth Keckley reveals the hardships of slavery and the changing political climate in Washington amongst the country´s most powerful couple, Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Keckley had unprecedented access, giving insight into their state during and after the Civil War.Elizabeth Keckley was born into slavery and experienced a traumatic upbringing riddled with physical and sexual violence. One attack resulted in the birth of her son, whom she named George. Elizabeth was a gifted seamstress who used her skills to save money to buy her and her son´s freedom. She ventured North and started a career as a dressmaker to influential women in political circles. One of her most notable clients was Mary Todd Lincoln, with whom she developed a close friendship.Behind the Scenes is a harrowing story of one woman´s unshakable drive. Despite her limiting circumstances, Elizabeth Keckley earned her freedom and became a successful entrepreneur. It´s an inspiring tale that provides a personal account of one of the most volatile times in American history.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Behind the Scenes is both modern and readable.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-1-5132-7112-5
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2021
Erscheinungsdatum11.03.2021
Seiten152 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 127 mm, Höhe 203 mm, Dicke 8 mm
Gewicht171 g
Artikel-Nr.57955307

Autor

Elizabeth Keckley (1818-1907) was a formerly enslaved woman who used her skills as a seamstress to purchase her own freedom. Born in Virginia, she was owned by a local planter and later, his daughter. Despite her status, Elizabeth was recognized for her talent, which she used to support the family. She then raised enough money to buy her freedom and move to Washington D.C. It was there that she started a business, making connections with the political elite, including Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, Keckley would detail the events of her tumultuous life in the autobiography Behind the Scenes (1868).