Forten, the Sailmaker; Pioneer Champion of Negro RightsRand McNally, 1968 - 208 pages A biography of James Forten, a free Negro born in 1766 and owner of the leading sailmaking shop in Philadelphia, who spent his life and fortune furthering abolition. |
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Page 168
... wrote Garrison in after years , " the signing was put off until the next day . " Garrison's report continued : On Friday , May's sweet , persuasive voice faltered with the intensity of his emotions as he repeated the solemn pledges of ...
... wrote Garrison in after years , " the signing was put off until the next day . " Garrison's report continued : On Friday , May's sweet , persuasive voice faltered with the intensity of his emotions as he repeated the solemn pledges of ...
Page 173
... wrote the fiery editor to come to Philadelphia , to stay at his house , and talk over the situation . Garrison's visit was pleasant . Prominent Philadelphia abolitionists such as James and Lucretia Mott visited and had dinner with him ...
... wrote the fiery editor to come to Philadelphia , to stay at his house , and talk over the situation . Garrison's visit was pleasant . Prominent Philadelphia abolitionists such as James and Lucretia Mott visited and had dinner with him ...
Page 176
... wrote poetry , drew , and painted . All were active in the Female Anti - Slavery Societies that had sprung up in the wake of the American Anti - Slavery Society , which was at first restricted to men . Margaretta served as the secretary ...
... wrote poetry , drew , and painted . All were active in the Female Anti - Slavery Societies that had sprung up in the wake of the American Anti - Slavery Society , which was at first restricted to men . Margaretta served as the secretary ...
Contents
Letters by a Man of Color | 9 |
Black Pioneers | 10 |
The American Colonization SocietyThe Great Debate | 11 |
Copyright | |
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