Name: Behind the Scenes
SKU: 67333833
Price: 684.00 TWD
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Author: Elizabeth Keckley
ISBN: 9789373493794

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Publisher

Kalamos Literary Services LLP

Author

Elizabeth Keckley

Year

2026

Language

English

Pages

142

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x0.8 cm

ISBN13

9789373493794

Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth Keckley (Author) · Kalamos Literary Services LLP · Paperback

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Synopsis "Behind the Scenes"

Elizabeth Keckley's Behind the Scenes is a remarkable memoir of resilience, talent, and proximity to history. Born into slavery, Keckley worked tirelessly to purchase her freedom and later became a successful dressmaker in Washington, D.C. Her skill and discretion eventually led her to serve as personal modiste and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln.

In this candid account, Keckley reflects on her years in bondage, her journey to independence, and her experiences inside the White House during the Lincoln presidency. She offers rare insight into the personal struggles of the First Family during the Civil War.

Poignant and dignified, this memoir is both a powerful personal narrative and an important historical document. It's essential reading for anyone interested in American history, perseverance, and voices that refused to be silenced.

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