Publisher's Synopsis
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a memoir written by Sojourner Truth, a former slave and prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist. The book was first published in 1850 and chronicles Truth's life from her early years in slavery to her eventual escape and dedication to social justice causes.Throughout the book, Truth recounts her experiences as a slave, including the physical and emotional abuse she endured, as well as her struggle for freedom. She also describes her encounters with some of the most influential figures of her time, including Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.In addition to her experiences as a slave, Truth also discusses her involvement in the women's rights movement, including her famous ""Ain't I a Woman?"" speech delivered at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851.The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a powerful and inspiring account of one woman's journey from slavery to freedom, and her unwavering commitment to fighting for justice and equality for all.Note: This version was dictated by Sojourner Truth; and edited by Olive Gilbert.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
