The Abolitionists by John F. Hume
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| Author | Hume, John F. (John Ferguson), 1830- |
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| Title |
The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights, 1830-1864 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Victoria Woosley and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Abolitionists" by John F. Hume is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work is focused on the Abolitionist movement in America from 1830 to 1864, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of both well-known and lesser-known figures who fought for human rights and the abolition of slavery. The opening of this book introduces the author's intentions in writing about the Abolitionists, revealing that it began as a magazine article and evolved into a more comprehensive narrative interwoven with personal memories and historical context. Hume reflects on the views of prominent figures like Theodore Roosevelt regarding the contributions and effectiveness of the Abolitionists, aiming to vindicate their efforts against prevalent political and societal prejudices. He sets the stage for a detailed examination of the individuals involved in the movement, their motivations, and the obstacles they faced, promising a narrative that recognizes the crucial role they played in shaping the discourse on slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Antislavery movements -- United States |
| Subject | Abolitionists -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13176 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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