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100 1 _aMacy, Jesse,
_d1842-1919
245 1 3 _aThe Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aChronicles of America series; v. 28
500 _aRelease date is 2002-01-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Dianne Bean, Doug Levy, Alev Akman, and David Widger
520 _a"The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm" by Jesse Macy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex and evolving discourse surrounding slavery and the mounting opposition leading up to the Civil War. It examines various movements, philosophies, and key figures who contributed to the anti-slavery crusade in the United States, underscoring the ideological battles between liberty and despotism throughout history. At the start of the book, the author introduces slavery as a persistent institution throughout history, emphasizing its deep roots and the ongoing opposition it faced. Macy discusses how the American experience with slavery was deeply intertwined with notions of equality articulated in the Declaration of Independence. The introduction outlines the historical context leading to the Emancipation Proclamation, illustrating that debates about slavery can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Macy sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the anti-slavery movement's origins, its key advocates such as Benjamin Lundy and William Lloyd Garrison, and the ensuing societal implications as the nation grappled with the moral and political ramifications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAntislavery movements -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3034
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