U.S. History

"Cecelia and Fanny: The Remarkable Friendship Between an Escaped Slave and Her Former Mistress"

Brad Asher

About the Program

BookTV interviews Brad Asher while touring Frankfurt, Kentucky as part of our series that examines the literary landscape of eight Southeastern cities.  Mr. Asher recounts the letters exchanged between Frances "Fanny" Thruston Ballard and Cecelia, a former slave who crossed into Canada while accompanying Ms. Ballard on a trip to Niagara Falls.

About the Authors

Brad Asher

Brad Asher is the author of Beyond the Reservation: Indians, Settlers, and the Law in Washington Territory, 1853-1889


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Program Information

"Cecelia and Fanny: The Remarkable Friendship Between an Escaped Slave and Her Former Mistress"

Past Airings

  • Monday, August 29th at 2:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 7:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 9am (ET)
  • Saturday, August 27th at 1pm (ET)
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