A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince (1856)
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ISBN10: 1498179444
ISBN13: 9781498179447
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781498179447
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince is a memoir written by Nancy Prince and published in 1856. The book details the life of Nancy Prince, an African American woman born into slavery in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 1799. Prince recounts her experiences growing up in slavery, her escape to freedom, and her travels throughout the United States and Europe.The book provides a firsthand account of the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans during the early 19th century, including the brutality of slavery and the discrimination faced by free people of color. Prince also discusses her involvement in the abolitionist movement and her work as an educator, teaching both free and enslaved African Americans to read and write.In addition to her experiences in the United States, Prince also describes her travels throughout Europe, including her time in England, France, and Germany. She provides insights into the social, political, and cultural climate of Europe during the mid-19th century.Overall, A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince is a powerful account of one woman's journey from slavery to freedom and her efforts to fight for the rights of African Americans. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of slavery and abolitionism in the United States and Europe.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1856 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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