During the hardships of obtaining emancipation, two couples shared one home in Illinois. Residing with them was a young black girl named Polly Crocket. But after five years, Polly, along with the two couples, were abducted, placed into a canoe, and taken down south where they became slaves. Polly was then bought by a prior who, after a year, faced setbacks that required him to sell all he owned, including Polly. Although this story is ostensibly Lucy Ann Delaney's, Polly remains the primar...

Lucy A. Delaney presents a powerful and inspiring narrative in From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom, offering listeners an intimate account of her life as an enslaved African American and her courageous journey toward freedom. This audiobook illuminates the personal struggles, resilience, and determination that defined Delaney’s quest for liberty and justice.Delaney’s narrative recounts the hardships of slavery, the legal ba...

"From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom" by Lucy A. Delaney is a poignant narrative that chronicles the life of an enslaved woman who yearns for freedom. Delaney's powerful storytelling captures the harrowing experiences of slavery, the quest for liberation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through her personal journey, she sheds light on the struggles faced by many African Americans during a time of oppression, making her story not only a personal account but ...

An autobiographical narrative of enslavement and freedom, emphasizing moral awakening and hope.

During the hardships of obtaining emancipation, two couples shared one home in Illinois. Residing with them was a young black girl named Polly Crocket. But after five years, Polly, along with the two couples, were abducted, placed into a canoe, and taken down south where they became slaves. Polly was then bought by a prior who, after a year, faced setbacks that required him to sell all he owned, including Polly. Although this story is ostensibly Lucy Ann Delaney's, Polly remains the primar...

In "From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom," Lucy A. Delaney weaves a poignant narrative that examines the multifaceted experiences of African Americans in the antebellum period, particularly focusing on their quests for autonomy and dignity. Delaney employs a rich, emotive prose style, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts, thus highlighting the systemic oppression faced by enslaved individuals while illuminating their resilience. This comp...

Lucy Ann Delaney was a former slave whose 1891 narrative, From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or, Struggles for Freedom, discusses the legal battles Delaneys mother faced in trying to secure freedom for herself and her children. This edition includes a table of contents.

In From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom Delaney tells the story of how she was born into slavery of her mother--a freeborn black woman who had been kidnapped and sold on the blocks--but escaped while a teenager and eventually sued in court for her freedom. After the Civil War, Delaney spent the rest of her life inspiring other African Americans to take advantage of the new opportunities available to them as a result of their new found freedom, and to constantly stri...

What if fitting in meant losing yourself?Twelve-year-old Mia dreams of becoming a tennis champion. She's dedicated, focused, and fueled by the sound of her sneakers on the court. But when a group of popular girls invites her into their circle-with one risky condition-Mia finds herself caught between two worlds.Under Peer Pressure is a heartfelt and empowering story that inspires kids to listen to their inner voice, choose healthy friendships, and chase their dreams with hea...

The 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives gathers foundational testimonies of bondage, escape, survival, and self-emancipation into a capacious archive of Black literary witness. Its works range from spiritual autobiography, captivity narrative, and antislavery polemic to memoirs of domestic labor, maritime life, flight, and post-emancipation reconstruction. Accounts of clandestine journeys, family separation, and the struggle for literacy stand beside incisive reflections on gendered viole...

Slavery in the United States lasted more than two centuries. The adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in December 1865 abolished slavery after the American Civil War.The first slaves were forcibly removed from Africa by British slave traders beginning in the early 1600s.Redoshi, later renamed Sally Smith, was the last surviving female slave brought to the U.S. from Africa. A Benoise war captive, she was illegally transported to the US (importing slave...

This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves and the stories of people who have helped them. With their powerful & unflinching stories, they changed people's convictions and shook the very foundation of slavery: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup The Underground Railroad The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl...