«Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House» by Elizabeth Keckley

This eBook edition of “Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House” has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.
“Behind the Scenes” is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family, especially Mary Todd Lincoln, and is considered controversial for breaking privacy about them. It was also her claim as a businesswoman to be part of the new mixed-race, middle-class that was visible among the leadership of the black community.