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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.

One of the most famous and admired African American women in U.S. history, Sojourner Truth sang, preached, and debated at camp meetings across the country, led by her devotion to the antislavery movement and her ardent pursuit of women's rights. Born into slavery in 1797,... Read Full Overview

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

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

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

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 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

Autobiographical narrative of an African slave.

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"If women want rights more than they got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it." --- Sojourner Truth 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... Read Full Overview

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Unabridged) presents a profound first-person account of the life and struggles of one of America's most iconic abolitionists and feminist figures. Truth's narrative is richly imbued with her unique voice and employs a blend of rhetorical power,... Read Full Overview

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