Publisher's Synopsis
A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince is an autobiographical account of the life of Nancy Prince, a Black woman who lived during the 19th century. The book was originally published in 1856 and is divided into several chapters that detail the various stages of Nancy's life. The book begins with Nancy's early childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where she was born into slavery. She recounts her experiences growing up as a slave and the hardships she faced, including being separated from her family. She then goes on to describe her escape from slavery, her marriage to a free Black man, and her subsequent travels throughout the United States and Europe.Throughout the book, Nancy discusses the various challenges she faced as a Black woman in a society that was deeply entrenched in racism and slavery. She also reflects on her experiences as a traveler and the ways in which her travels helped to shape her worldview.Overall, A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince offers a unique perspective on the experiences of Black women during the 19th century and provides valuable insights into the history of slavery, racism, and travel during this time period.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.
