Sojourner Truth Equal Rights Advocate |
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| Author:
| Collins, Kathleen |
| Series title: | Primary Sources of Famous People in American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60851-727-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $47.90 |
Book Description:
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Sojourner Truth began her life as a slave in upstate New York. She obtained her freedom, and moved to New York City, where she became an evangelist and reformer, who worked diligently to further the rights of woman and the abolition of slavery. As a speaker, she was known for her quick wit, and-at 6 feet tall-her powerful presence. A prophetic voice, she would anticipate the many social changes to come and lead the way for the modern civil rights movement. Primary source materials help...
More DescriptionSojourner Truth began her life as a slave in upstate New York. She obtained her freedom, and moved to New York City, where she became an evangelist and reformer, who worked diligently to further the rights of woman and the abolition of slavery. As a speaker, she was known for her quick wit, and-at 6 feet tall-her powerful presence. A prophetic voice, she would anticipate the many social changes to come and lead the way for the modern civil rights movement. Primary source materials help provide insight into the life of this inspirational woman.