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Bridget "Biddy" Mason : from slave to businesswoman / by Jean Kinney Williams.

Author/creator Williams, Jean Kinney
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoMinneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, ©2006.
Description112 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Table of contents
Subject(s)
Series Signature lives
Signature lives. ^A593852
Contents Life & times -- Life at a glance -- In the library -- On the web & historic sites -- Glossary -- Source notes -- Bibliography -- About the author -- Image credits -- Index.
Abstract A biography of the slave who won her freedom in a California courtroom, and bought a house that she used to help people in need as an ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 108) and index.
LCCN 2005002745
ISBN0756510015
ISBN9780756510015

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