The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm

Chronicles of America #28

by Jesse Macy, Allen Johnson (Editor)

This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Spanish thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of The Anti-Slavery Crusade. This edition would be useful if you would like to enrich your Spanish-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to “difficult, yet commonly used” English words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Spanish, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English without using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. This edition is helpful to Spanish-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. Students who are actively building their vocabularies in Spanish or English may also find this useful for Advanced Placement® (AP®) tests. TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. This book is one of a series of Webster's paperbacks that allows the reader to obtain more value from the experience of reading. Translations are from Webster's Online Dictionary, derived from a meta-analysis of public sources, cited on the site.

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1919

Reviews

[Jessica Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here's a good, middle ground overview.....

Of interest is the stressers in the south that had nothing to do with abolitionists. This was written in the first decade of the 20th century, so it is close enough to events before various myths were built. But at the same time it was far enough in time to gain perspective. Highly recommended.

[Georgina Brandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An account of the economical impact of the emancipation movement before the US civil war. Also the political background mostly in the North, where groups like the Quakers in Pennsylvania pushed for emancipation of all slaves which led to the persecution of many of its members, this persecution was more prevalent in the South after the publication of pamphlets and articles promoting emancipation.

[Rohit]

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