Love And Liberty: A Romance Of Antislavery Days (1901)

By William Capron Townsend

Book Overview

Love and Liberty: A Romance of Antislavery Days is a historical novel written by William Capron Townsend and first published in 1901. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a young couple, Ruth and Philip, who fall in love despite the social and political turmoil of the time. The novel is set against the backdrop of the antislavery movement in America, which was gaining momentum in the years leading up to the Civil War. Ruth is a young woman from a wealthy family in the North who becomes involved in the abolitionist movement after witnessing the horrors of slavery firsthand. Philip is a young lawyer from the South who is torn between his love for Ruth and his loyalty to his family and their pro-slavery beliefs.As the story unfolds, Ruth and Philip find themselves caught up in the political and social upheaval of the time, with tensions mounting between the North and the South. The couple must navigate their way through these turbulent times, facing personal and political challenges along the way.Love and Liberty is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, freedom, and social justice. It is a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history, and a testament to the courage and resilience of those who fought for freedom and equality in the face of adversity.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: 1163919659
• ISBN13: 9781163919651
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"