Princess of the Hither Isles

In this captivating audiobook, historian Adele Logan Alexander presents the life of her grandmother, Adella Hunt Logan, a Black suffragist who skillfully navigated the complexities of race and gender in her pursuit of political and educational advancement for African Americans. Born into a mixed-heritage family during the Civil War, Adella dedicated her life to activism, teaching at Tuskegee Institute while also participating in the segregated woman suffrage movement. Through a blend of family history and extensive research, Alexander brings to life Adella's struggles and triumphs alongside influential figures like Booker T. Washington and Susan B. Anthony, creating an engaging multigenerational narrative that sheds light on those often overlooked in history.