William Lloyd Garrison and the fight against slavery
Subtitle: selections from The Liberator
By: edited with an introduction by William E. Cain.
Contributors: Cain, William E., 1952-
Series: The Bedford series in history and culture
Publisher: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources; Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
Other titles: Liberator.
Description: "William Lloyd Garrison and the Fight against Slavery: Selections from The Liberator provides a substantial and wide-ranging selection of writings from The Liberator, the antislavery newspaper founded in 1831 by the preeminent abolitionist of his day, William Lloyd Garrison. The 41 selections offer the opportunity to read and analyze, firsthand, a broad spectrum of Garrison's writings on issues related to slavery.

An extensive introductory essay provides historical background on slavery and abolitionism in America as well as a compelling narrative of the events in Garrison's career. Also included are questions to consider when reading Garrison's writings; illustrations, including photographs of Garrison and other famous abolitionists; a chronology of Garrison's life; and a bibliography and index."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-198) and index.