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Behind the Scenes



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This is the autobiography of Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who bought her freedom with the money she earned as a seamstress. She eventually worked for Mary Lincoln. It is a fascinating book, filled with many recollections of her own life and her interactions with the Lincolns and other members of the government elite. (summary by Guero)

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PrefaceCh. 1 - Where I was BornCh. 2 - Girlhood and its SorrowsCh. 3 - How I Gained My FreedomCh. 4 - In the Family of Senator Jefferson DavisCh. 5 - My Introduction to Mrs. LincolnCh. 6 - Willie Lincoln's Death-BedCh. 7 - Washington 1862-3Ch. 8 - Candid OpinionsCh. 9 - Behind the ScenesCh. 10 - The Second InaugurationCh. 11 - The Assassination of President LincolnCh. 12 - Mrs. Lincoln Leaves the White HouseCh. 13 - Origin of the Rivalry btwn. Mr. Douglas & Mr. LincolnCh. 14 - Old FriendsCh. 15 Part 1 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New YorkCh. 15 Part 2 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New YorkAppendix - Letters from Mrs. Lincoln to Mrs. Keckley

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