Behind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House: Memoirs of an African-American Seamstress (Civil War)
Elizabeth Keckley’s memoir provides a personal account of life behind the scenes in the Lincoln White House. As an African-American seamstress, Keckley offers a distinctive perspective on the people and events surrounding the Civil War era, making this work valuable for readers of history and firsthand narratives.
About This Book
Elizabeth Keckley’s memoir presents a personal perspective on life behind the scenes in the Lincoln White House.
Written by an African-American seamstress, the book offers a distinctive view of its historical setting.
Its focus on the Civil War era places personal experience within one of the defining periods of American history.
This work is suited to readers interested in memoir, the Lincoln White House, African-American history, and the Civil War.
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