How Beauty Was Saved

And Other Memories Of The Sixties (1907)

von Amanda Alcenia Washington

76 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""How Beauty Was Saved: And Other Memories Of The Sixties"" is a memoir written by Amanda Alcenia Washington and published in 1907. The book is a collection of personal memories and experiences of the author during the 1860s, a time of great social and political change in the United States. The author describes her life as a young African American woman living in the South during the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. She shares her thoughts on the impact of slavery, the struggle for civil rights, and the role of women in society. The book also includes stories of other individuals who played a significant role in the author's life during this period, including family members, friends, and community leaders. Through her vivid descriptions and personal reflections, the author provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of this pivotal time in American history. Overall, ""How Beauty Was Saved: And Other Memories Of The Sixties"" is a powerful and insightful memoir that offers a valuable glimpse into the experiences of African Americans during a time of great social upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120295989
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC