Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, And Four Years in the White House
Elizabeth Keckley recounts a life spanning thirty years in slavery and four years in the White House. Framed as a personal memoir, her account offers readers a firsthand perspective on American history, the realities of bondage, and experiences connected to public life.
About This Book
Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, And Four Years in the White House is a memoir by Elizabeth Keckley.
The book’s title frames her life across two distinct periods: thirty years in slavery and four years connected with the White House.
Keckley’s account offers a personal perspective on American history and the experiences represented by those years.
This work will interest readers of memoir, biography, and historical accounts of slavery and public life.
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