Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann) 1830?-1910 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom" by Lucy A. Delaney is a personal narrative recounting the author's experiences as a formerly enslaved person in America, written in the mid to late 19th century. This autobiographical account details the struggles faced by Delaney and her family as they navigate the oppressive realities of slavery, including the separation of families and the quest for freedom. The book serves as a poignant exploration of resilience and hope amid adversity, highlighting the injustices inflicted on African Americans during this tumultuous period. In this revealing account, Lucy A. Delaney narrates her life story, beginning with her kidnapping as a child and subsequent sale into slavery. The book captures her family's struggles for freedom, including her mother's vow to escape bondage and the ultimate legal battle for Lucy's freedom after she was wrongfully imprisoned. Throughout the narrative, Delaney reflects on her family's experiences, the horrors of slavery, and the joy of reunion and liberation. Through her journey toward reclaiming her identity and rights, Delaney illustrates not only her personal fight against dehumanization but also the broader struggles of the African American community for freedom and justice in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-02-22 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified African American women -- Biography Enslaved persons' writings, American Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- -- Trials, litigation, etc. Enslaved women -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography Freed persons -- Biography Slavery -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- History -- 19th century Fugitive slaves -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography Kidnapping -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century Enslaved persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States E300 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17820 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17820 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133421.0 17820