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100 1 _aTownsend, Hannah,
_d1812-1851
245 1 4 _aThe Anti-Slavery Alphabet
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anti-Slavery_Alphabet
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-17
508 _aProduced 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.
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPhiladelphia: Printed For The Anti-slavery Fair. . Merrihew & Thompson, Printers, 7 Carter's Alley, 1847
653 _aAlphabets
653 _aSlavery -- United States -- Poetry
700 1 _aTownsend, Mary,
_d1814-1851
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16081
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