This nuanced portrait of abolitionist politics in the decades leading up to the Civil War contains hundreds of historically valuable letters. This treasury recaptures the voices of prominent political and philosophical leaders such as Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison as well as the voices of slaves and free men; ordinary citizens; lawyers; and ministers. Along with documents concerning the active abolitionist movement; this compilation features correspondence related to the American Colonization Society; an organization that advocated the resettlement of freed slaves in Africa.Editor Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950) founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History as well as the Journal of Negro History; and he was instrumental in establishing the foundations of Black History Month. His compilation of unique historical documents; many of them unavailable for study elsewhere; forms an essential reference for students of American history and politics. Introduction to the Dover edition by Bob Blaisdell.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is perfect for anyone who may have an interest in building ...By Kay B.This book. This book was a gift for my boyfriend for Christmas. Not only did he read it; he's now read it many times. I've also read it. The book is extremely well written and goes through the history of American craftsmanship and tools. Different ways; in different regions; different woods; etc. This book is perfect for anyone who may have an interest in building their own tools one day; and even if you don't -- it's a beautifully written history of Americans and our evolution as farmers and hard work being done throughout the century. Full of discoveries and lost trades/ideas; I would give this book to anyone and know that I had made a solid choice. Even for someone who wouldn't normally read this kind of book; I found it to be enlightening and fun to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice detailed drawings of the toolsBy Joyce HaworthVery helpful for those curious about the past. Nice detailed drawings of the tools. Who knew that there were so many specific tools for so many different jobs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent reference for the range of historical toolsBy John BushAn excellent reference for the range of historical tools. It is not an exhaustive reference of the range of tools or their variations but it provides a visual example of nearly every class of tool found in the colonial period. It has filled in a lot of gaps in my understanding of colonial industry.
