Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman by Old Elizabeth
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Old Elizabeth, 1766- |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17826 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17826-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 256 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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