Truth, Sojourner, 1797-1883 A narrative of Sojourner Truth; a bondswoman of olden time, emancipated by the New York Legislature in the early part of the present century...
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06153 Author/Creator: Truth, Sojourner, 1797-1883 Place Written: Battle Creek, Michigan Type: Book Date: 1884 Pagination: 1 v. : 353 p. : ill. ; 19.5 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy
(title continues)... with a history of her labors and correspondence drawn from her 'Book of Life;' also, a memorial chapter, giving the particulars of her last sickness and death." Published by the Review and Herald Office in 1884, Battle Creek, Michigan. Signed in 1885 on inner front cover by noted abolitionist Amy Post and close friend of Frederick Douglass, presenting this book to her son Willet E. Post. Olive Gilbert collaborated with Truth for the "Narrative." 320 pages, plus 32 page memorial chapter. Contains several engravings of Truth.
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