A Short Sketch of the Life and Services of Jonathan Walker: The Man with a Branded Hand

By W.M. Harford

Book Overview

""A Short Sketch of the Life and Services of Jonathan Walker: The Man With a Branded Hand"" is a biography written by John Greenleaf Whittier about the life of Jonathan Walker, an American abolitionist who was branded with the letters ""SS"" for ""slave stealer"" after attempting to help seven enslaved people escape to freedom in the Bahamas. The book details Walker's childhood and early life, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his imprisonment and branding. Whittier also discusses the impact of Walker's story on the abolitionist movement and the larger fight for civil rights in the United States. The book is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought against slavery and injustice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168657628
• ISBN13: 9781168657626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"