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_aDelaney, Lucy A. _q(Lucy Ann), _d1830?-1910 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFrom the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican American women -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved persons' writings, American | ||
| 653 | _aDelaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- | ||
| 653 | _aDelaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- -- Trials, litigation, etc. | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved women -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved persons -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aFreed persons -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- History -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aFugitive slaves -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aKidnapping -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States | ||
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