Uses primary sources, photographs, and other information to detail the life and accomplishments of Sojourner Truth, a former slave from New York who became an abolitionist and women's rights leader.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is both modern and readable. A groundbreaking account of a formerly enslaved woman’s journey to freedom.
No one who reads Painter's groundbreaking biography will forget this landmark figure and the story of her courageous life.
I am as strong as any man that is now' A former slave and one of the most powerful orators of her time, Sojourner Truth fought for the equal rights of Black women throughout her life.
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Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Sojourner Truth was born and grew up a slave in New York State. As a slave, she was called Isabella. It was only long after she was freed that she adopted the name of Sojourner Truth.
Truth denounced Daniel Webster and the Fugitive Slave Law, sharing the platform with Garrison and British abolitionist George Thompson, famous for his efforts to end West Indian slavery® Garrison had planned an extended speaking tour ...
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For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of the Heroes of the Faith. The novelized biographies of this series are inspiring and easy-to-read, ideal for Christians of any age or background.
This inspiring biography allows readers to learn about the incredible life of Sojourner Truth.
Sojourner Truth had a tough childhood. She was born a slave, and many of the families she worked for treated her poorly. But when she was finally freed, Sojourner used her life to teach others about women's rights and the power of freedom.