Theodore Weld
Subtitle: architect of abolitionism
By: by Susan Brophy Down
Series: Voices for freedom. Abolitionist heroes; Voices for freedom (Crabtree Publishing Company)
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780778710622; 9780778710653; 9781427193117; 9781427192356
Subjects: Social reformers; Abolitionists; Juvenile literature; Antislavery movements; Biography; History
Description: Examines the role Theodore Weld had in ending slavery, discussing his strict moral code and persuasive talent in public speaking that forced people to confront and debate issues they preferred to ignore.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Table of contents: title: Threatened but unbroken; title: Choosing to travel the righteous path; title: The power of ideas; title: Delivering the message; title: Tactics and turmoil; title: Intensifying hostilities, and a great victory.