The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle Of The Gathering Storm (1919)

By Jesse Macy

Book Overview

The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle Of The Gathering Storm (1919) is a historical account of the fight against slavery in the United States. Written by Jesse Macy, the book chronicles the events leading up to the Civil War and the efforts of abolitionists to end the practice of slavery. Macy examines the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the rise of the anti-slavery movement, including the impact of the Fugitive Slave Law and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. He also discusses the role of prominent abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman in the fight against slavery. The book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the Civil War, including the Missouri Compromise, the Dred Scott decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Macy's account is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the anti-slavery movement and the struggle for civil rights in the United States.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: 1163942332
• ISBN13: 9781163942338
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"