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Prince, Nancy, 1799-

A black woman's odyssey through Russia and Jamaica : the narrative of Nancy Prince / introduction by Ronald G. Walters. - Princeton : Markus Wiener, 1995. - xxvii, 93 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. - Topics in world history . - Topics in world history. .

Originally published as: A narrative of the life and travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince. Boston : N. Prince, 1850. -- Repr. with a new introduction.

Includes bibliographical references.

A sketch of the early life of Nancy Prince -- Marriage, and voyage to Russia -- Mr. Prince -- Manners and customs of the Russians -- The events that took place during nine years' residence in St. Petersburg -- Her voyage home -- Her voyage and business to the West Indies -- Her errand home, and success -- Her return back, and state of things at that time -- Description of the country -- Embarkment again home, and deception of the captain -- Cast away at Key West -- Arrival at New Orleans, --scenes witnessed while there -- Departure from New Orleans, and arrival at New York.

ISBN: 1558760199 9781558760196

LCCN: 89024945

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 012450314 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Prince, Nancy, 1799- --Travel.
Prince, Nancy, 1799-

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1533-1917

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African Americans--Biography.
African Americans.
Manners and customs.
Travel.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Russia--Description and travel.
Russia--Social life and customs--1533-1917.
Jamaica--Description and travel.
Jamaica.
Russia.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.

Dewey Class. No.: 973.049607302 Ja Pri