An Apology for Abolitionists

By Walter Webb, Philo Pratt, Isaac I Tibbals

An Apology for Abolitionists is a compelling nineteenth-century work by Philo Pratt, Isaac I. Tibbals, and Walter Webb defending the moral and political positions of the abolitionist movement in the United States. Written during a period of intense debate over slavery, the book seeks to justify and explain the actions, motivations, and principles of those advocating for the immediate end of human bondage.

Through careful argumentation, the authors respond to critics of abolitionism, addressing accusations of social disruption and political radicalism. They explore the ethical, legal, and religious foundations for opposing slavery, highlighting the humanitarian and moral imperatives that guided reformers. The work also provides a window into the strategies, rhetoric, and intellectual frameworks employed by abolitionists to sway public opinion and influence policy.

Preserved as a public domain text, An Apology for Abolitionists remains an essential resource for understanding the ideological battles of nineteenth-century America, the history of the abolitionist movement, and the fight for human rights and social justice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1636524079
• ISBN13: 9781636524078
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Black Legacy Press
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"