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Title: From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Diane Monico, and the Project
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Summary: "From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom" by Lucy A. Delaney is a personal narrative recounting the author's experiences as a formerly enslaved person in America, written in the mid to late 19th century. This autobiographical account details the struggles faced by Delaney and her family as they navigate the oppressive realities of slavery, including the separation of families and the quest for freedom. The book serves as a poignant exploration of resilience and hope amid adversity, highlighting the injustices inflicted on African Americans during this tumultuous period. In this revealing account, Lucy A. Delaney narrates her life story, beginning with her kidnapping as a child and subsequent sale into slavery. The book captures her family's struggles for freedom, including her mother's vow to escape bondage and the ultimate legal battle for Lucy's freedom after she was wrongfully imprisoned. Throughout the narrative, Delaney reflects on her family's experiences, the horrors of slavery, and the joy of reunion and liberation. Through her journey toward reclaiming her identity and rights, Delaney illustrates not only her personal fight against dehumanization but also the broader struggles of the African American community for freedom and justice in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1830?-1910

EBook No.: 17820

Published: Feb 22, 2006

Downloads: 143

Language: English

Subject: African American women -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons' writings, American

Subject: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?-

Subject: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- -- Trials, litigation, etc.

Subject: Enslaved women -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Freed persons -- Biography

Subject: Slavery -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Fugitive slaves -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Kidnapping -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Diane Monico, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom" by Lucy A. Delaney is a personal narrative recounting the author's experiences as a formerly enslaved person in America, written in the mid to late 19th century. This autobiographical account details the struggles faced by Delaney and her family as they navigate the oppressive realities of slavery, including the separation of families and the quest for freedom. The book serves as a poignant exploration of resilience and hope amid adversity, highlighting the injustices inflicted on African Americans during this tumultuous period. In this revealing account, Lucy A. Delaney narrates her life story, beginning with her kidnapping as a child and subsequent sale into slavery. The book captures her family's struggles for freedom, including her mother's vow to escape bondage and the ultimate legal battle for Lucy's freedom after she was wrongfully imprisoned. Throughout the narrative, Delaney reflects on her family's experiences, the horrors of slavery, and the joy of reunion and liberation. Through her journey toward reclaiming her identity and rights, Delaney illustrates not only her personal fight against dehumanization but also the broader struggles of the African American community for freedom and justice in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1830?-1910

EBook No.: 17820

Published: Feb 22, 2006

Downloads: 143

Language: English

Subject: African American women -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons' writings, American

Subject: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?-

Subject: Delaney, Lucy A. (Lucy Ann), 1828?- -- Trials, litigation, etc.

Subject: Enslaved women -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Freed persons -- Biography

Subject: Slavery -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Fugitive slaves -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Biography

Subject: Kidnapping -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.