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(0)Elizabeth Keckley
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1988
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In her memoir, Elizabeth Keckley (1818-1907) takes us behind the scenes of her amazing story, set against some of the most dramatic elements of American history. Following the arc of Keckley's life, which began in slavery and saw her become dressmaker to the First Lady, her book's unique vantage point illustrates the country's violent transition from the slave era to emancipation. Born a slave in Dinwiddie, Virginia, Keckley describes the cruelties...
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2006
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Born a slave in Virginia, Elizabeth Keckley (c. 1824-1907) went on to become a talented dressmaker and designer, with some twenty employees of her own. Catering to the wives, daughters, and sisters of Washington's political elite, she included among her clientele Mary Todd Lincoln, who became her close friend and confidante. Keckley's behind-the-scenes view of wartime Washington not only provides fascinating glimpses of nineteenth-century America,...
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1968
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An autobiographical narrative by Elizabeth Keckley which offers insight into the struggles of African American women during the Civil War era. The text serves to critically reflect upon and expose the systemic injustices faced by slaves during this period, while simultaneously exploring themes of resilience and strength in overcoming oppression.
