This book tells of the career of Isabella, a strange and powerful woman who was reared on a New York slave plantation, whose life was one of unspeakable hardships, whose brilliant mind was deprived of the barest rudiments of formal learning, but whose unusual intelligence and wit could confound the wise and mighty. She was a passionate fighter for the freedom of her race. Originally published in 1938. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.