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Title: Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman" by Old Elizabeth is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Old Elizabeth, who shares her experiences as a formerly enslaved woman, beginning with her upbringing in Maryland and detailing her spiritual journey and activism. The memoir highlights themes of faith, perseverance, and the struggle for freedom and equality. In this poignant narrative, Old Elizabeth recounts her early years in slavery, the pain of separation from her family, and her longing for a relationship with God. Throughout her life, she faces significant trials, including physical abuse and social rejection, but her unwavering faith leads her to a calling in spiritual ministry. Elizabeth describes her experiences of preaching and advocating for the marginalized while facing opposition from both societal norms and religious authorities. Overall, her memoir serves as a testament to resilience, the power of faith, and the importance of uplifting one's community amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Old Elizabeth, 1766-
EBook No.: 17826
Published: Feb 22, 2006
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Biography
Subject: Society of Friends
Subject: Enslaved persons' writings, American
Subject: Old Elizabeth, 1766-
Subject: African American Methodists -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Methodist women -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
Subject: African Americans -- Religion
Subject: Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman" by Old Elizabeth is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Old Elizabeth, who shares her experiences as a formerly enslaved woman, beginning with her upbringing in Maryland and detailing her spiritual journey and activism. The memoir highlights themes of faith, perseverance, and the struggle for freedom and equality. In this poignant narrative, Old Elizabeth recounts her early years in slavery, the pain of separation from her family, and her longing for a relationship with God. Throughout her life, she faces significant trials, including physical abuse and social rejection, but her unwavering faith leads her to a calling in spiritual ministry. Elizabeth describes her experiences of preaching and advocating for the marginalized while facing opposition from both societal norms and religious authorities. Overall, her memoir serves as a testament to resilience, the power of faith, and the importance of uplifting one's community amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Old Elizabeth, 1766-
EBook No.: 17826
Published: Feb 22, 2006
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Biography
Subject: Society of Friends
Subject: Enslaved persons' writings, American
Subject: Old Elizabeth, 1766-
Subject: African American Methodists -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Methodist women -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
Subject: African Americans -- Religion
Subject: Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.