02289cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000160010610000380012224500750016026400510023530000470028633600260033333700260035933800360038550000310042150800850045252011920053753400450172965300390177465300450181365300450185885600430190399900170194610448UtSlPG20260610133242.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE300aHTaM1 aBrown, William Wells,d1814?-188414aThe Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  aE-text prepared by Sean C. Sieger and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings" by William W. Brown is a collection of songs aimed at promoting the abolitionist cause, compiled in the mid-19th century, particularly around the late 1840s. This collection serves as a musical representation of the anti-slavery movement, utilizing verse to inspire, unify, and motivate activists against the institution of slavery. The book likely served as both a rallying cry and a source of solace for those involved in the fight for freedom.  The content of "The Anti-Slavery Harp" features a variety of poignant and expressive songs that address the struggles, emotions, and aspirations of enslaved individuals and those fighting for their liberty. Each song captures a narrative of grief, hope, or defiance, reflecting on the experiences of enslaved people, the pain of separation from loved ones, and the longing for freedom and dignity. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the collection emphasizes themes of brotherhood, compassion, and the moral imperative to oppose slavery, calling upon listeners to take action in pursuit of justice and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSlavery -- United States -- Poetry  aAntislavery movements -- Songs and music  aSongs, English -- United States -- Texts40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10448  c51931d51931