Noonday: A Life Sketch (1863)

By Harriet Sanborn Grosvenor

Book Overview

Noonday: A Life Sketch is a biographical book written by Harriet Sanborn Grosvenor and published in 1863. The book is a detailed account of the life of an American woman named Noonday, who was born into slavery but eventually gained her freedom. The author provides a vivid description of Noonday's childhood, her experiences as a slave, and her struggles to gain freedom. The book also explores the social and political landscape of the time period, including the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. Throughout the book, the author highlights Noonday's resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and her unwavering commitment to justice and equality. With its engaging narrative and insightful commentary, Noonday: A Life Sketch is a compelling and inspiring read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164885332
• ISBN13: 9781164885337
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"