Rachel Sproul (1848-1919) was an African American woman who escaped slavery and became a leading educator and community leader in North Carolina. This book tells her remarkable life story, from her childhood in slavery to her teaching career and social activism. With archival photos and documents, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections, it provides a vivid portrait of a pioneering figure in American history. This volume is a moving tribute to Sproul's legacy and a valuable contribution to the field of African American studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
