| Author |
Grimké, Archibald Henry, 1849-1930 |
| Title |
William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Amy Overmyer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist" by Archibald Henry Grimké is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and legacy of William Lloyd Garrison, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement. It explores his early years, his family background, and the formative experiences that shaped his passionate commitment to ending slavery in America. At the start of the book, Grimké introduces Garrison’s lineage and the trials faced by his mother, Fanny Lloyd, after being abandoned by Garrison’s father. The narrative outlines Fanny's struggles to provide for her three children, emphasizing the values of resilience and moral fortitude that eventually influenced her son. The opening chapters reveal the early hardships and experiences of young Garrison, including his separation from his family and the childhood lessons in perseverance that would later inspire his passion for social justice and reform. This rich context sets the stage for Garrison's transformation into a key figure in the fight against slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14555 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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