The Story Of My Dictatorship (1894)

By Lewis Henry Berens, Ignatius Singer, William Lloyd Garrison

Book Overview

The Story Of My Dictatorship is a memoir written by William Lloyd Garrison, a prominent American abolitionist and journalist, in 1894. In this book, Garrison reflects on his life and career as a leading figure in the anti-slavery movement in the United States. He also discusses his role as the editor of The Liberator, a newspaper that he founded in 1831 to promote the cause of abolition.Garrison's memoir provides a detailed account of his experiences as a political activist and his interactions with other prominent figures in the abolitionist movement, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe. He also reflects on the challenges he faced in his personal life, including his strained relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism.Throughout the book, Garrison offers his perspective on the political and social issues of his time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the fight for women's suffrage. He also shares his thoughts on the role of religion in public life and the importance of moral courage in the face of injustice.Overall, The Story Of My Dictatorship is a compelling and insightful memoir that provides a unique perspective on the history of the United States and the struggle for freedom and equality.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: 1165666448
• ISBN13: 9781165666447
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"