{"product_id":"9781513271125","title":"Behind the Scenes","description":"Author: Elizabeth Keckley\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781513271125\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 May 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 510 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Elizabeth Keckley reveals the hardships of slavery and the changing political climate in Washington amongst the country's most powerful couple, Abraham and Mary Lincoln.\u003c\/b\u003e Keckley had unprecedented access, giving insight into their state during and after the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Keckley was born into slavery and experienced a traumatic upbringing riddled with physical and sexual violence. One attack resulted in the birth of her son, whom she named George. Elizabeth was a gifted seamstress who used her skills to save money to buy her and her son's freedom. She ventured North and started a career as a dressmaker to influential women in political circles. One of her most notable clients was Mary Todd Lincoln, with whom she developed a close friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind the Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e is a harrowing story of one woman's unshakable drive. Despite her limiting circumstances, Elizabeth Keckley earned her freedom and became a successful entrepreneur. It's an inspiring tale that provides a personal account of one of the most volatile times in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eBehind the Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920234758302,"sku":"ING-9781513271125","price":11.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781513271125.jpg?v=1782818257","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781513271125","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}