A gripping, firsthand look at the abolition movement and the fight for freedom. This non-fiction work gathers speeches, testimonies, and historical accounts surrounding the abolitionist struggle in 19th-century America. It centers on personal narratives and public action that shaped the push for emancipation and equal rights.
The book presents a sequence of dramatic moments, from congressional debates and religious discourse to public meetings and survivor testimonies. It offers a window into the people, ideas, and events that fueled the movement, including the voices of enslaved individuals and the ministers, activists, and politicians who spoke out for liberty. Readers will encounter vivid scenes, resolutions, and reflections that illuminate the era’s moral and political battles.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the American anti-slavery movement from its inception in the 1820s to the outbreak of the Civil War. The author, a prominent abolitionist, provides an insider's account of the movement's major figures and events. He details the efforts of William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and other leading abolitionists to expose the horrors of slavery and mobilize public support for its abolition. The book also examines the bitter resistance to the movement from pro-slavery forces, including the rise of mob violence and the passage of repressive laws. Through the author's personal experiences, readers gain a vivid understanding of the dangers and sacrifices faced by abolitionists as they fought to end the scourge of slavery in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334054952_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334054952
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334054952
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)