Narrative Of Riots At Alton: In Connection With The Death Of Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy (1838)

""Narrative of Riots at Alton: In Connection with the Death of Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy (1838)"" is a historical account written by Edward Beecher. The book details the events leading up to the death of Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, a prominent abolitionist and newspaper editor, in Alton, Illinois in 1837. Lovejoy's outspoken views on slavery and his publication of anti-slavery articles in his newspaper, The Observer, had made him a target of pro-slavery mobs in the area. The book describes the violent riots that erupted in Alton, as well as the efforts of Lovejoy and his supporters to defend themselves and their beliefs. Beecher's narrative offers a vivid and detailed portrait of the social and political tensions of the time, and sheds light on the struggle for abolition and civil rights in 19th century America.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.