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This diary offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a sixteen‑year‑old free African American girl in Massachusetts during 1854. Her entries chronicle her schooling, active participation in antislavery efforts, and deep empathy for an arrested fugitive slave. Supplementary sidebars, a timeline, and related activities contextualize her experiences within the broader social and political climate of the era.
First publish date: June 1998
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Charlotte L. Forten
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