A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince is an autobiographical account of the life of Nancy Prince, an African American woman who lived in the 19th century. The book was written by Prince herself and published in 1856. The narrative begins with Prince's childhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where she was born into slavery. She describes her experiences as a slave, including the harsh treatment she received from her owners. Prince eventually gained her freedom and became a teacher, traveling throughout the Northeast and the South to educate African American children. She also worked as a nurse and midwife, providing medical care to those in need. Throughout the book, Prince discusses the challenges she faced as a black woman in a society that was deeply divided by race. She also reflects on her experiences with religion, including her conversion to Christianity and her involvement with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Overall, A Narrative Of The Life And Travels Of Mrs. Nancy Prince provides a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of an African American woman in the 19th century. It sheds light on the realities of slavery, racism, and the fight for freedom and equality.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.