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A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince is an autobiographical account of the life of Nancy Prince, a Black woman who lived during the 19th century. The book was originally published in 1856 and is divided into several chapters that detail the various stages of Nancy's life. The book begins with Nancy's early childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where she was born into slavery. She recounts her experiences growing up as a slave and the hardships she faced, including being separated from her family. She then goes on to describe her escape from slavery, her marriage to a free Black man, and her subsequent travels throughout the United States and Europe.Throughout the book, Nancy discusses the various challenges she faced as a Black woman in a society that was deeply entrenched in racism and slavery. She also reflects on her experiences as a traveler and the ways in which her travels helped to shape her worldview.Overall, A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince offers a unique perspective on the experiences of Black women during the 19th century and provides valuable insights into the history of slavery, racism, and travel during this time period.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1856 Edition.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.

The autobiography of a free African American woman and her adventures across the globe. A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince is a detailed account of Nancy Prince's life story told in her own words. It's an inspiring tale of perseverance in the midst of adversity.

Nancy Prince is an African American woman who writes about her personal and professional life, including her marriage and travels abroad to Russia and Jamaica. It''s a vivid account of the events that would shape her business and legacy. Little is known about Nancy Prince''s early years. She was born in Massachusetts to a seaman and mother who remarried multiple times. Despite an unstable homelife, Nancy helped to support the family any way she could. She worked as a servant before marrying Nero Prince, a foot soldier and cofounder of the Prince Hall Freemasons. They eventually moved overseas where Nero held multiple positions in the Russian Courts. Nancy became a successful businesswoman, establishing a boarding school, giving lecturers and working as a seamstress. A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince explores the author''s unconventional path to success. She surpassed expectations to become a respected figure among her peers. As an entrepreneur, she provided a vital service and opportunities to those who needed them most. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince is both modern and readable.

The reader follows the author's experiences of Russia - experiencing local customs, the St. Petersburg flood and the Decembrist revolt - to her time in Jamaica as a missonary to the newly emancipated blacks.