{"product_id":"behind-the-scenes-or-thirty-years-a-slave-and-four-years-in-the-white-house-cram-edition-9781026120613","title":"Behind the Scenes; or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House (Cram Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elizabeth Keckley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis XpressRead Cram Edition of Behind the Scenes; or, Thirty years a slave, and Four Years in the White House pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House\" is Elizabeth Keckley's compelling memoir of her life, offering a unique perspective on American history. As a former slave who purchased her freedom, Keckley's journey took her from the bonds of slavery to the heart of the Lincoln administration. Her experiences as a successful seamstress led her to the White House, where she became a trusted confidante and dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis autobiography provides invaluable insight into the lives of African American women during a tumultuous period, including the Civil War. Keckley's narrative sheds light on the complexities of race, class, and power in 19th-century America, revealing the personal stories behind historical events. Her account offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Lincoln White House, making it a significant historical document.","brand":"Xpresspress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892217069719,"sku":"9781026120613","price":1814.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026120613.webp?v=1781186112","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/behind-the-scenes-or-thirty-years-a-slave-and-four-years-in-the-white-house-cram-edition-9781026120613","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}