The Anti-Slavery Alphabet by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
LoC No. 11007591
Title The Anti-Slavery Alphabet
Original Publication Philadelphia:
Printed For The Anti-slavery Fair.
1847.
Merrihew & Thompson, Printers, 7 Carter's Alley.
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed
Proofreaders Team at https://www.pgdp.net, with special
thanks to K.D. Thornton for cleaning up the illustrations.
Summary "The Anti-Slavery Alphabet" by Anonymous is a poignant children's book written in the mid-19th century, specifically the 1840s, during a turbulent period in American history marked by the abolitionist movement. This unique publication takes the form of an educational alphabet, aiming to instill awareness and understanding in young readers about the evils of slavery and the importance of compassion, equality, and activism against this inhumane practice. The book presents each letter of the alphabet with corresponding illustrations and verses that depict various aspects of slavery and the fight for freedom. Starting with "A" for "Abolitionist" and progressing through to "Z" for "Zealous," each entry highlights a critical theme or character related to the anti-slavery message. Through its simple yet powerful language, "The Anti-Slavery Alphabet" educates children about the harsh realities faced by enslaved individuals, including the roles of slaveholders, the pain of separation from family, and the hope for liberation. The book serves not only as an educational tool but also as a call to action for children, urging them to speak out against slavery and help to advocate for the rights of all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Alphabets
Subject Slavery -- United States -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 16081
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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