The Abolitionists: A Collection of Their Writings

by Louis Ruchames

"Forceful, inflammatory writings on slavery by many authors to present a comprehensive view of the Abolitionist movement, the most powerful force in the framing of the Northern anti-slavery attitude before the Civil War."-Print ed.

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First published January 1, 1963

About the author

Louis Ruchmaes was a professor of history at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is made up of over 50 speeches and writings against slavery. Some going back as early as the 1830s. What amazed me was how varied the backgrounds of authors in this collection. Many, i had never heard of. Also the different reasons for their opposition to slavery. This is not a pleasant read but everyone should read it. I know however that those that should read it will not be those that do read it.