Born in 1812, free woman of color Henriette Delille resisted her family's efforts to steer her toward a traditional life as the mistress of a white man. Instead she pursued a calling to care for slaves, the sick, and the poor, and established a religious community for women of color. As a result of her work, she is the first African-American candidate for canonization. This middle-reader historical novel offers a fascinating glimpse into her life and into the history and unique culture of the free people of color in New Orleans.
ISBN: | 9781589808393 |
Publisher: | PELICAN PUBLISHING CO. |
Imprint: | Pelican Publishing |
Published date: | 30 Jul 2010 |
DEWEY: | 271.97 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 200 |
Weight: | 386g |
Height: | 216mm |
Width: | 142mm |
Spine width: | 23mm |