Born in 1849, Amanda Dickson was the daughter of a white male and a female slave. She lived with her father and was able to elude the status of slave by wrapping herself in the cloak of her father's wealth and prestige. When David Dickson died in 1885 and left the bulk of his estate to his illegitimate mulatto daughter, Amanda became the wealthiest black woman in the South. Photos.
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Born in 1849, Amanda Dickson was the daughter of a white male and a female slave. She lived with her father and was able to elude the status of slave by wrapping herself in the cloak of her father's wealth and prestige. When David Dickson died in 1885 and left the bulk of his estate to his illegitimate mulatto daughter, Amanda became the wealthiest black woman in the South. Photos.
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Fine in Fine jacket. [1995, 4th Printing] Blue Hardcover, Gilt Lettering; Dustjacket; vintage black and white plates (glossy paper); Notes, Bibliography, and Index; 225 pages. Condition: Fine, in gift-giving condition. Free of the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. According to critic Suzanne Lebsock, "Women of Color: Daughter of Privilege provides a very human and thoughtful view of the people who broke the rules about race in the 19th century South. It illuminates the rules, while appealing to our common admiration for people who managed to transcend them." Insightful, historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.
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