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Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth Keckley (1818–1907) was a formerly enslaved woman who used her skills as a seamstress to purchase her own freedom. Born in Virginia, she was owned by a local planter and ...view moreElizabeth Keckley (1818–1907) was a formerly enslaved woman who used her skills as a seamstress to purchase her own freedom. Born in Virginia, she was owned by a local planter and later, his daughter. Despite her status, Elizabeth was recognized for her talent, which she used to support the family. She then raised enough money to buy her freedom and move to Washington D.C. It was there that she started a business, making connections with the political elite, including Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, Keckley would detail the events of her tumultuous life in the autobiography Behind the Scenes (1868).view less
Books by Elizabeth Keckley
Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House Behind the Scenes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Women and Freedom: Three Female Slave Narratives Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBehind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House: Memoirs of an African-American Seamstress Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBehind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Behind the Scenes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Audiobooks by Elizabeth Keckley
Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBehind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Behind the Scenes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBehind the Scenes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings