Remember Liss: The Remarkable True Story of One Woman's Enslavement and Freedom in New York

By: and

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis
Remember Liss is the true story of Liss, an enslaved Black woman in 18th century New York whose life sheds light on the experiences of people of color in New York from the colonial period and the Revolutionary War into the early republic. Her life reveals the often-overlooked history of slavery in New York and her involvement with Robert Townsend, a spy for George Washington, engages readers with fascinating stories of espionage. This text also points readers to primary documents and lesson plans through NY Archives' online platform "Consider the Source." Remember Liss offers a new perspective to America's founding, from the point of view of an enslaved Black woman seeking personal liberty in a country fighting for its own.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
191 Pages
ISBN-13:
9798889556183
Publisher:
Primedia eLaunch LLC
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Remember Liss, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Textbooks
Submitted By:
170
Proofread By:
170
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

No Rating Yet