Memoirs Of Elleanor Eldridge (1843) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166344733)

Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge is a historical book written by Frances Harriet Green and published in 1843. The book tells the story of Elleanor Eldridge, an African American woman who was born in Rhode Island in the late 18th century. Elleanor was the daughter of a free black man and a Native American woman, and she faced numerous challenges and discrimination throughout her life due to her race and gender.Despite these obstacles, Elleanor was determined to succeed and make a better life for herself. She became an accomplished seamstress and dressmaker, and she also worked as a nurse and midwife. She was a devout Christian and was involved in various philanthropic and charitable organizations, including the Female Charitable Society and the Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society.The book provides a detailed account of Elleanor's life and achievements, as well as the cultural and social context of the time period in which she lived. It also sheds light on the experiences of African American women during this era and the challenges they faced in trying to gain equality and respect in a society that was deeply divided by race and class.Overall, Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the life of an extraordinary woman who overcame incredible odds to achieve success and make a lasting impact on her community.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.

Author: Frances Harriet Green
ISBN-10: 1166344738
ISBN-13: 9781166344733
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d