""Our Nig: Sketches From The Life Of A Free Black"" is a novel written by Harriet E. Wilson. The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of the life of a young black girl named Frado, who is born to a white mother and a black father in the early 19th century. Frado is abandoned by her mother and left to be raised by a white family, who treat her poorly and force her to work as a servant. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender, as Frado struggles to find her place in a society that is hostile to her existence. Despite the challenges she faces, Frado remains resilient and determined to overcome the obstacles in her life. The novel was first published in 1859 and is considered to be one of the earliest works of African American literature. It is a powerful and moving portrayal of the experiences of a young black woman in America during a time of great social and political upheaval.In A Two-Story White House, North. Showing That Slavery's Shadows Fall Even There.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.