02556cam a22003493u 4500 16081 UtSlPG 20260610133357.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11007591 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Townsend, Hannah, 1812-1851 The Anti-Slavery Alphabet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anti-Slavery_Alphabet Release date is 2005-06-17 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. "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.) Originally published: Philadelphia: Printed For The Anti-slavery Fair. . Merrihew & Thompson, Printers, 7 Carter's Alley, 1847 Alphabets Slavery -- United States -- Poetry Townsend, Mary, 1814-1851 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16081 57469 57469