The Autobiography of the Rev. E. Mathews: the "Father Dickson" of Mrs. Stowe's "Dred"

Subtitled " Also a Description of the Influence of the Slave-Party over the American Presidents, and the Rise and Progress of the Anti-Slavery Reform". Book about Reverend Edward Mathews of New York and his fight against slavery before the Civil War. 20 chapters, much background on slavery and slavery issues, the author's work against slavery and slave owners in Virginia, Kentucky and other locations, and his resulting treatment at the hands of slave owners, violent deaths of slave traders, and other slavery issues. A facsimile reprint of the rare 1866 first edition. Ex-lib but nice tight copy.