02491cam a22003973u 4500 17826 UtSlPG 20260610133421.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Old Elizabeth, 1766- Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-02-22 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman" by Old Elizabeth is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Old Elizabeth, who shares her experiences as a formerly enslaved woman, beginning with her upbringing in Maryland and detailing her spiritual journey and activism. The memoir highlights themes of faith, perseverance, and the struggle for freedom and equality. In this poignant narrative, Old Elizabeth recounts her early years in slavery, the pain of separation from her family, and her longing for a relationship with God. Throughout her life, she faces significant trials, including physical abuse and social rejection, but her unwavering faith leads her to a calling in spiritual ministry. Elizabeth describes her experiences of preaching and advocating for the marginalized while facing opposition from both societal norms and religious authorities. Overall, her memoir serves as a testament to resilience, the power of faith, and the importance of uplifting one's community amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans -- Biography Society of Friends Enslaved persons' writings, American Old Elizabeth, 1766- African American Methodists -- United States -- Biography Methodist women -- United States -- Biography Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography African Americans -- Religion Slavery -- Maryland -- History -- 18th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17826 59212 59212