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Behind the Scenes
by Elizabeth Keckley (1818 – 1907)
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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Total running time: 6:07:39
In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Book Coordinator: Guero
Dedicated Proof-Listener: Stav Nisser
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Guero
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- 00 - Preface – 00:08:58
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Read by Laura Victoria - 01 - Ch. 1 - Where I was Born – 00:20:05
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Read by Beverly Scott - 02 - Ch. 2 - Girlhood and its Sorrows – 00:12:00
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Read by Becky Cook - 03 - Ch. 3 - How I Gained My Freedom – 00:19:37
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Read by ashleighjane - 04 - Ch. 4 - In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis – 00:13:40
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Read by Ruth Kidson - 05 - Ch. 5 - My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln – 00:14:49
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Read by Ruth Kidson - 06 - Ch. 6 - Willie Lincoln's Death-Bed – 00:17:51
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Read by ashleighjane - 07 - Ch. 7 - Washington 1862-3 – 00:14:23
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Read by ashleighjane - 08 - Ch. 8 - Candid Opinions – 00:14:12
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Read by Jill Preston - 09 - Ch. 9 - Behind the Scenes – 00:13:24
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Read by kattekliek - 10 - Ch. 10 - The Second Inauguration – 00:22:18
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Read by Linda Velwest - 11 - Ch. 11 - The Assassination of President Lincoln – 00:29:29
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Read by Guero - 12 - Ch. 12 - Mrs. Lincoln Leaves the White House – 00:27:18
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Read by Guero - 13 - Ch. 13 - Origin of the Rivalry btwn. Mr. Douglas & Mr. Lincoln – 00:12:19
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Read by Beverly Scott - 14 - Ch. 14 - Old Friends – 00:26:26
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Read by Becky Cook - 15 - Ch. 15 Part 1 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York – 00:33:24
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Read by Bridget Gaige - 16 - Ch. 15 Part 2 - Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York – 00:28:42
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Read by Bridget Gaige - 17 - Appendix - Letters from Mrs. Lincoln to Mrs. Keckley – 00:38:44
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Read by Michelle Day
Cataloged on May 30, 2011
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