Behind the Scenes: Or Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House (1868)

Behind The Scenes is a memoir written by Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became a successful dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. The book chronicles Keckley's life as a slave, her struggles for freedom, and her rise to success as a dressmaker in Washington D.C. In addition, the book provides an intimate look at the personal life of the Lincolns during their time in the White House, including the assassination of the President and the aftermath of his death. Keckley's memoir offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War era and sheds light on the complexities of race relations in America.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.