The Lost German Slave Girl

The Lost German Slave Girl: The Extraordinary True Story of Sally Miller and Her Fight for Freedom in Old New Orleans

by John Bailey

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In the annals of history, there are countless tales of human suffering and resilience. The story of Elizabeth Magnus, the lost German slave girl, is one such tale. It is a story of unimaginable hardship, but it is also a story of hope and the indomitable spirit of a young woman who refused to be broken.

Elizabeth Magnus was born in Germany in 1835. Her parents were poor farmers, and she had a happy childhood. But when she was 11 years old, tragedy struck. Her parents died in a cholera epidemic, and she was left alone in the world.

Destitute and alone, Elizabeth was forced to beg on the streets. One day, she was approached by a man who offered her a job as a servant in America. Elizabeth was desperate for a better life, so she agreed to go with him.

However, the man's promises were nothing but lies. When they arrived in America, Elizabeth was sold into slavery. She was bought by a cruel plantation owner who forced her to work in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Elizabeth endured unimaginable hardships during her years of slavery. She was beaten, starved, and overworked. But she never gave up hope. She knew that she had to survive, and she clung to the belief that one day she would be free.

One day, Elizabeth's luck changed. She was sold to a new owner, a kind-hearted woman who treated her with compassion. Elizabeth was finally able to rest and heal from the wounds of her past.

After the Civil War, Elizabeth was finally free. She married a freed slave, and they had a family together. Elizabeth never forgot the horrors of slavery, but she chose to focus on the future. She dedicated her life to helping others, and she became a respected member of her community.

Elizabeth Magnus' story is a testament to the power of human resilience. It is a story of hope and the indomitable spirit of a young woman who refused to be broken. Her story is an inspiration to us all, and it reminds us that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail.

The Lost German Slave Girl: The Extraordinary True Story of Sally Miller and Her Fight for Freedom in Old New Orleans

by John Bailey

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1066 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	292 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE