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The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father - Couverture souple

Franz, Caleb

 
9781637589892: The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1637589891 ISBN 13 : 9781637589892
Editeur : Post Hill Press, 2024

Synopsis

Known in his day as the “Father of Abolitionism,” Reverend John Rankin is one of the greatest heroes previously lost to history.

Sitting high above the small community of Ripley, Ohio, a lantern shone in the front window of a small, red brick home at night. It was a signal to slaves in Kentucky—a beacon of liberty in the darkness—just across the Ohio River. Anyone fleeing bondage could look to Reverend John Rankin’s home for hope. To the slaveholders they fled from, Rankin’s activities as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad invoked rage. Mobs often pelted Rankin with eggs and rocks, bounties were placed on his head, and midnight assassins lurked in the darkness, waiting for the right opportunity to take out the “Father of Abolitionism.” Despite frequent threats, he remained committed to the freedom of his fellow man.

Rankin’s impact extended well beyond Ripley. In The Conductor, author Caleb Franz tells the story of the man who served as a George Washington–type figure to the antislavery movement. Rankin’s leadership brought unity and clarity to the often factious abolitionists of the nineteenth century. William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and countless others found inspiration in his teachings.

Rich with drama and adventure, The Conductor elevates Reverend John Rankin to his proper place in the pantheon of American heroes.

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À propos de l'auteur

Caleb Franz has built a career as a writer, podcaster, and nonprofit professional. He often provides commentary on public affairs and writes on American history. His work has appeared in outlets such as The Independent, Washington Examiner, RealClearHistory, and more. He currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife, Danielle.

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Éditeur
Post Hill Press
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1637589891
ISBN 13 
9781637589892
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
336
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Personne responsable
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