TY  - BOOK
AU  - Townsend,Hannah
AU  - Townsend,Mary
TI  - The Anti-Slavery Alphabet
AV  - E300 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Alphabets
KW  - Slavery -- United States -- Poetry
N1  - 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; Originally published; Philadelphia: Printed For The Anti-slavery Fair. . Merrihew & Thompson, Printers, 7 Carter's Alley, 1847
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16081
ER  -