Item details
Condition
Very Good
ISBN
Does not apply
Book Title
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
Language
English
Topic
African Americans, American History, Cultural History, Slavery
Book Series
Historical
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Genre
Drama, Historical, History, Romance
Publication Year
2012
Original Language
English
Narrative Type
Fiction
Type
Novel
Features
First Edition
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Edition
First Edition
Personalize
No
Intended Audience
Adults
Ex Libris
No
Inscribed
No
Personalized
No
Vintage
No
Signed
No
Era
1800s
Literary Movement
Post-Modernism
Number of Pages
450
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The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen
First Edition, First Printing
2012, William Morrow/Harper Collins
Trade Paperback, 450 Pages (Plus author's insights and extras)
Lois Leveen's debut novel, The Secrets of Mary Bowser, draws inspiration from the true story of Mary Bowser, who was born into slavery in Richmond, Virginia, in 1839 to John Van Lew, a merchant. Following Van Lew's death, his daughter, Elizabeth Van Lew, liberated his slaves and funded Mary Bowser’s education.
Pages unmarked, very mild shelf wear to cover and spine, no creases. Minor blemishes to back cover.