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100 1 _aOld Elizabeth,
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245 1 0 _aMemoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-22
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Biography
653 _aSociety of Friends
653 _aEnslaved persons' writings, American
653 _aOld Elizabeth, 1766-
653 _aAfrican American Methodists -- United States -- Biography
653 _aMethodist women -- United States -- Biography
653 _aEnslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Religion
653 _aSlavery -- Maryland -- History -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17826
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