Adelaide Zaire, Of Guadaloupe

Adelaide Zaire, Of Guadaloupe

Thomas Sims

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437474107
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Adelaide Zaire, Of Guadaloupe: An Emancipated Negress is a book written by Thomas Sims and published in 1839. The book tells the story of Adelaide Zaire, a former slave from Guadaloupe who was able to gain her freedom and become a successful businesswoman in the United States. The book provides a unique perspective on the experiences of a black woman in the 19th century and sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the black community during this time. Sims’ writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of Adelaide’s life and the challenges she faced. Overall, Adelaide Zaire, Of Guadaloupe: An Emancipated Negress is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the lives of black women during a pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

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