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Truth's landmark slave narrative chronicles her experiences as a slave in upstate New York and her transformation into an extraordinary abolitionist, feminist, orator, and preacher. Based on the complete 1884 edition, this volume includes the "Book of Life," a collection of letters... Read Full Overview

The classic narrative of Sojourner Truth, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist.

Truth's landmark slave narrative chronicles her experiences as a slave in upstate New York and her transformation into an extraordinary abolitionist, feminist, orator, and preacher. This text is one of the most important documents of slavery ever written, as well as being a partial... Read Full Overview

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth by Sojourner Truth is a must-read autobiography of one of America's most iconic figures. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in 1797 and escaped in 1826, only to become a powerful advocate for civil rights and gender equality. Her Narrative... Read Full Overview

A fiery speaker, Sojourner Truth was among the foremost American women evangelists. This reprint of her 1878 publication sheds light on the life of an ex-slave and ardent abolitionist.

In "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth," the author presents a powerful and evocative autobiography that intertwines themes of slavery, resilience, and the quest for justice. Written in a compelling and accessible literary style, Truth's narrative employs a distinctive voice that... Read Full Overview

Sojourner Truth (born Isabella (Belle) Baumfree) was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover her... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is the gripping autobiographical account of Sojourner Truths life as a slave in pre-Civil War New York State, and her eventual escape to Freedom. Since Sojourner could neither read or write, she dictated her story to Olive Gilbert after they met... Read Full Overview

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (1850) is an inspiring memoir of the African American abolitionist who in spite of going through the trauma of slavery and being separated from her family had the courage to break free from its shackles and became a lasting inspiration for many... Read Full Overview

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Autobiographical narrative of an African slave.

Sojourner Truth (born Isabella (Belle) Baumfree) was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover her... Read Full Overview

The autobiography of a Black woman who defied nineteenth-century conventions to become a preacher, popular speaker, abolitionist, and women's rights activist.

Sojourner Truth's narrative discusses her life as a slave, her ultimate liberation, and her life as one of the best known black activists of the 19th century.

Sojourner Truth, one of the most revered figures in American history, explains her road to liberation, spiritual enlightenment and the development of her feminist values. It's a critical view of her enduring commitment to freedom and equality. In The Narrative of... Read Full Overview