A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince

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The book chronicles the life of Nancy Prince, an African American woman who defied societal expectations through her remarkable journey as a businesswoman and traveler. Born in Massachusetts, her early life was marked by instability, yet she supported her family and later thrived as an entrepreneur in Russia and Jamaica. Married to Nero Prince, a cofounder of the Prince Hall Freemasons, she established a boarding school and became a respected community figure. This narrative highlights her resilience, contributions, and the legacy she built against the odds.