Project Gutenberg 1997-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 American Tract Society Society, American Tract Step by Step; Or, Tidy's Way to Freedom Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger "Step by Step; Or, Tidy's Way to Freedom" by the American Tract Society is a historical narrative likely written during the mid-19th century. This poignant account explores the brutal realities of slavery through the eyes of a young enslaved girl named Tidy, who navigates her harsh existence while clinging to hope for freedom and a better life. The text addresses the moral abhorrence of slavery and highlights the human resilience within the confines of oppression. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the grim context of slavery, detailing the physical, emotional, and intellectual deprivation faced by those who are enslaved, particularly through the experiences of Tidy's mother, Annie. The prose vividly conveys the deep bond between mother and child, even amidst the pain of forced separation and loss. As the tale unfolds, Tidy is depicted as a symbol of hope and determination, yearning for knowledge and freedom, contrasting with the stark realities imposed by her circumstances. The initial chapters set a tone of sorrow intertwined with a glimmer of aspiration, foreshadowing Tidy’s journey towards self-discovery and her quest for liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Slavery -- United States -- Religious aspects Enslaved persons -- United States -- Religious life E456 PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: American Literature 211348 2025-07-01T08:10:40.567988 text/html 206620 2013-01-12T11:28:28 text/html; charset=us-ascii 158376 2025-07-01T08:10:46.416952 application/epub+zip 160312 2025-07-01T08:10:43.330982 application/epub+zip 143787 2025-07-01T08:10:42.251951 application/epub+zip 304533 2025-07-01T08:10:48.811950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287452 2025-07-01T08:10:45.752960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259083 2022-09-01T09:24:41.838997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182441 2023-10-01T07:42:10.423797 text/plain 15880 2025-07-01T08:10:48.928934 application/rdf+xml 14076 2025-07-01T08:10:42.736964 image/jpeg 3430 2025-07-01T08:10:42.492951 image/jpeg 154215 2025-07-01T08:10:40.584967 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia