Chapman, Maria Weston 1806-1885 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts" by Maria Weston Chapman is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text addresses the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts, highlighting the complex social, political, and religious landscapes surrounding slavery during that time. It specifically focuses on the emergence and evolution of the New England Anti-Slavery Society, the challenges faced by activists, and the role of prominent figures such as William Lloyd Garrison in spearheading the abolitionist cause. At the start of the book, the narrative sets the stage for the abolitionist movement, describing the grim reality of slavery's entanglement with various societal institutions in New England. It emphasizes the frustration and contradictions faced by those who advocated for freedom while engaging with a society riddled with indifference and hypocrisy. The opening portion introduces the fervent efforts by abolitionists to mobilize public sentiment, form organizations, and launch publications like "The Liberator" to further their cause, positioning them against significant challenges posed by both pro-slavery factions and religious institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-04 Steve Mattern, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Dow & Jackson's Anti-slavery Press, 1839 Antislavery movements -- Massachusetts -- Boston Massachusetts Anti-slavery Society E300 United States: Dow & Jackson's Anti-slavery Press, 1839 11006650 https://archive.org/details/rightwrongmass00chaprich/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68457 https://archive.org/details/rightwrongmass00chaprich/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68457 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134600.0 68457