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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Keckley, Elizabeth
Editions, Mint

Hardcover

Series: Black Narratives

Biographies GeneralHistorical Figures

Publisher Price: $18.99

ISBN10: 1513220128
ISBN13: 9781513220123
Publisher: Mint Editions
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

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.

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