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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Classic Slave Narrative of Faith and Freedom

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Language:EnglishPublisher:SMK BooksISBN-13:9781515428206ISBN-10:1515428206UPC:9781515428206Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Women, Memoirs, Discrimination (incl. Prejudice, Racism, Colorism, etc.)Size:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.313Product ID:SCQMT3FRRA

The powerful life story of Sojourner Truth-abolitionist, preacher, and champion of human freedom-stands as one of the most remarkable autobiographical accounts of the nineteenth century.

Born into slavery in New York in the late eighteenth century, Sojourner Truth endured years of hardship before escaping to freedom with her infant daughter. Guided by deep religious conviction, she soon felt called to travel and speak publicly about the injustices of slavery and the moral necessity of abolition.

First published in 1850, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth recounts her early life in bondage, her struggle for freedom, and the spiritual experiences that shaped her mission as a traveling preacher and reformer. The narrative also reveals her courage in confronting racism, injustice, and social inequality at a time when both slavery and discrimination were deeply entrenched in American society.

Through her speeches and personal testimony, Sojourner Truth became one of the most powerful voices in the abolitionist movement and an early advocate for the rights of women. Her story remains a moving record of faith, perseverance, and the pursuit of justice.

Language:EnglishPublisher:SMK BooksISBN-13:9781515428206ISBN-10:1515428206UPC:9781515428206Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Women, Memoirs, Discrimination (incl. Prejudice, Racism, Colorism, etc.)Size:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.313Product ID:SCQMT3FRRA
Truth, Sojourner: - Sojourner Truth (c. 1797-1883) was an African American abolitionist, preacher, and advocate for human rights. Born into slavery in Ulster County, New York, she was originally named Isabella Baumfree. After escaping from slavery in 1826, she later adopted the name Sojourner Truth and dedicated her life to spreading a message of justice, faith, and equality.Truth became widely known for her powerful speaking voice and fearless advocacy. She traveled throughout the United States delivering speeches against slavery and later became an important voice in the emerging movement for women's rights. Her famous address "Ain't I a Woman?" remains one of the most enduring speeches of the nineteenth century.Her life story, first recorded in The Narrative of Sojourner Truth in 1850, provides a vivid account of slavery in the North and the moral conviction that drove her lifelong work for freedom and justice.
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