Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict (Classic Reprint)

Samuel Joseph May

ISBN 10: 0265199433 / ISBN 13: 9780265199435

Published by Forgotten Books Jan 2019, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Jan 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265199433
• ISBN 13: 9780265199435
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 0D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1142 grams

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Synopsis

A vivid, first-hand journey through the antislavery fight in early America, seen through the author’s eyes.

This nonfiction collection gathers Samuel J. May’s recollections of a long, turbulent struggle, with focus on Massachusetts and New England’s experience and the people who shaped it. It frames the era as a test of conscience for a nation battling slavery and seeks to illuminate the moral and political stakes of reform.

The book presents personal sketches and key episodes from the antislavery movement, including debates, public hearings, and the moral arguments that accompanied abolition work in the 1830s and 1840s. It reflects on the roles of ministers, politicians, and everyday citizens in shaping public opinion and policy.

While not a complete history, it offers a candid view of the people, events, and tensions that defined the struggle to end slavery in America and to confront its impact on religion, law, and national identity.

• Behind-the-scenes moments, public controversies, and the people who propelled reform.
• Character portraits of leaders and their evolving views on emancipation and equality.
• Insights into the interplay between religion, politics, and social change.
• Context for the long road from abolitionist rhetoric to practical action.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century reform, abolitionist history, and political ethics, who want a focused look at the movement through one observer’s memory.