Henriette Delille: Rebellious Saint (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781589808393)

Born in 1812, free woman of color Henriette Delille resisted her family's efforts to steer her toward a traditional life as the mistress of a white man. Instead she pursued a calling to care for slaves, the sick, and the poor, and established a religious community for women of color. As a result of her work, she is the first African-American candidate for canonization. This middle-reader historical novel offers a fascinating glimpse into her life and into the history and unique culture of the free people of color in New Orleans.

Author: Elsie Martinez, Colette Stelly
ISBN-10: 1589808398
ISBN-13: 9781589808393
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.90d