Sarah Parker Remond (1826–1894) left the free black community of Salem; Massachusetts; where she was born; to become one of the first women to travel on extensive lecture tours across the United Kingdom. Remond eventually moved to Florence; Italy; where she earned a degree at one of Europe's most prestigious medical schools. Her language skills enabled her to join elite salons in Florence and Rome; where she entertained high society with musical soirees even while maintaining connections to European emancipation movements.Remond's extensive travels and diverse acquaintances demonstrate that the nineteenth-century grand tour of Europe was not exclusively the privilege of white intellectuals but included African American travelers; among them women. This biography; based on international archival research; tells the fascinating story of how Remond forged a radical path; establishing relationships with fellow activists; artists; and intellectuals across Europe.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. In this history; tracing the shift from resistance to ...By AnonymousIn this history; tracing the shift from resistance to revolution in the year between two historically celebrated events - the "Boston Tea Party" and bloodshed at Lexington and Concord - Raphael brings attention to the activities in western hinterlands of Boston. The events herein rediscovered have largely been overlooked; giving historical precedence to Boston and to the year 1776 (after the Revolution began). This work gives us another facet of understanding how civil war broke out between England and the American colonies; and restore agency to the individuals and communities of Massachusetts Western countryside; reconnecting a network that was much larger than Boston and Concord. My own caveat; Raphael completely glosses over the British spies visit to Concord; after pointedly highlighting their earlier visit to Worcester over Concord; the visit to Concord was nonetheless significant to the atmosphere and series of critical events of 1774.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A window into a time of which I knew precious littleBy Charles W. ArnoldThis book provides a window into the time prior to the onset of what is normally considered the American revolution of which I knew very little. The preparations and work behind the revolution were pretty much unknown to me. I found the book extremely interesting; an excellent read and well worth the time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Massachusetts History (we have always been like this)By Richard from Western MassFascinating local history for Massachusetts and for the Nation.
