02756cam a22003373u 4500 34915 UtSlPG 20260610133810.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 Abolition Fanaticism in New York : Speech of a Runaway Slave from Baltimore, at an Abolition Meeting in New York, Held May 11, 1847 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-11 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and the Library of Congress) "Abolition Fanaticism in New York" by Frederick Douglass is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work features a speech delivered by Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist and former runaway slave, at the Anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society on May 11, 1847. The topic revolves around the struggles against slavery in the United States and the call for abolition, illustrating Douglass's passionate advocacy for the rights of enslaved individuals and the moral imperative to end the institution of slavery. In his speech, Douglass reflects on his experiences as a runaway slave and his observations of the societal dynamics surrounding slavery in America. He expresses his disillusionment with American institutions that perpetuate slavery and emphasizes his lack of patriotism for a country that dehumanizes him and millions of others. Douglass calls for English support in the fight against slavery, arguing that American citizens lack the moral power to abolish it. He recounts his travels abroad, contrasting the acceptance he found in England with the prejudices he faces at home. The speech concludes with a rallying cry for justice and a commitment to non-violent resistance, ultimately demonstrating the urgency of the abolitionist movement and the shared humanity that transcends national boundaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Antislavery movements -- United States Slavery -- United States Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions Fugitive slaves -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34915 75761 75761