Songs Of The Free And Hymns Of Christian Freedom

By Maria Weston Chapman

Book Overview

""Songs Of The Free And Hymns Of Christian Freedom"" is a collection of poems and hymns written by Maria Weston Chapman, a prominent American abolitionist and women's rights advocate. The book was first published in 1836 and contains 45 pieces, including original compositions and adaptations of traditional hymns. The themes of the works are centered around the struggle for freedom and equality, particularly for enslaved African Americans. The book also includes a preface by Chapman, in which she discusses the importance of music in the anti-slavery movement and the power of hymns to inspire and uplift those fighting for justice. Overall, ""Songs Of The Free And Hymns Of Christian Freedom"" serves as both a historical artifact of the abolitionist movement and a testament to the enduring power of music in social and political activism.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: 1430445963
• ISBN13: 9781430445968
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"