Leaven For Doughfaces: Or Threescore And Ten Parables Touching Slavery

By Darius Lyman

Book Overview

Leaven for Doughfaces: or Threescore and Ten Parables Touching Slavery is a book written by Darius Lyman that was originally published in 1856. The book is a collection of 70 parables that address the issue of slavery in the United States during the mid-19th century. The title ""Leaven for Doughfaces"" refers to the idea that the book's message would be like yeast, or leaven, that would help to transform those who were ""doughfaces"" - people who were easily influenced and lacked strong convictions. Each parable in the book is a short story that illustrates a different aspect of slavery, such as the cruelty of slave owners, the hardships faced by slaves, and the moral implications of owning another human being. The stories are often told from the perspective of a slave, and they are designed to elicit sympathy and understanding from the reader.The book was written during a time of intense political and social upheaval in the United States, as the nation grappled with the issue of slavery and its impact on society. Leaven for Doughfaces was intended to be a tool for abolitionists and others who opposed slavery, helping to sway public opinion and push for change.Overall, Leaven for Doughfaces is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the issue of slavery in the United States. Its parables are still relevant today, and the book remains an important piece of American history.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432534351
• ISBN13: 9781432534356
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"