The Anti-Slavery Movement: A Lecture Before the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society (1855)

By Frederick Douglass

Book Overview

The Anti-Slavery Movement: A Lecture Before The Rochester Ladies������� Anti-Slavery Society is a book written by Frederick Douglass in 1855. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Douglass gave before the Rochester Ladies������� Anti-Slavery Society, in which he discusses the history and current state of the anti-slavery movement in the United States.Douglass begins by providing a brief overview of the history of slavery in America, including the transatlantic slave trade and the ways in which slavery was institutionalized in the United States. He then goes on to discuss the various tactics and strategies employed by the anti-slavery movement, including petitions, speeches, and protests.Throughout the book, Douglass emphasizes the importance of education and self-improvement for both slaves and abolitionists. He also highlights the role of women in the anti-slavery movement, noting the significant contributions made by female activists such as Harriet Tubman and Lucretia Mott.Overall, The Anti-Slavery Movement: A Lecture Before The Rochester Ladies������� Anti-Slavery Society provides a valuable historical perspective on the fight against slavery in America, as well as insights into the strategies and tactics employed by early abolitionists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the anti-slavery movement and the fight for civil rights 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: 1161768912
• ISBN13: 9781161768916
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"