Elizabeth Keckley's Behind the Scenes, or Thirty Years a Slave

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The following excerpts are taken from Elizabeth Keckley’s memoir. The excerpt begins with Keckley’s recollections of the breakup of her family when her stepfather was taken west by his enslaver. The next passage recounts Keckley’s memories of seeing a slave auction.

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Ex-Slave Narratives

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"Elizabeth Keckley's Behind the Scenes, or Thirty Years a Slave," , , Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 5, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4773