Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict
A Memoir of Antislavery Activism: Personal Reflections on Social Justice and the Abolitionist MovementBy Samuel J. May
Length13h 9m
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In "Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict," Samuel J. May provides a compelling firsthand account of the fervent struggles and societal turbulence surrounding the abolitionist movement in 19th-century America. With a clarity and emotional resonance characteristic of a seasoned reformer, May intricately weaves together personal anecdotes, public speeches, and significant events that were pivotal in the fight against slavery. His literary style reflects the passionate urgency of the era while offering a reflective examination of moral convictions, social justice, and the power of grassroots activism, placing his narrative firmly within the broader context of American reform literature. As a prominent abolitionist, Samuel J. May was deeply influenced by his upbringing in a progressive, reform-minded family and his educational background, which emphasized moral responsibility and civic duty. His active participation in the antislavery movement and his connections with notable figures such as William Lloyd Garrison motivated him to chronicle these experiences, ensuring that future generations understand the personal and collective sacrifices made in pursuit of freedom and equality. I highly recommend "Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict" to those interested in American history, social justice, and the literary narratives that inspire change. May's insights not only illuminate the complexities of the abolitionist struggle but also serve as a timeless reminder of the enduring fight for human rights.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length13 hrs 9 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1RISE OF ABOLITIONISM.
34WOMAN QUESTION.—MISSES GRIMKÉ.
2REV. JOHN RANKIN AND REV. JOHN D. PAXTON.
35“THE PASTORAL LETTER” AND “THE CLERICAL APPEAL.”
3BENJAMIN LUNDY.
36DR. CHARLES FOLLEN.
4WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON.
37JOHN G. WHITTIER AND THE ANTISLAVERY POETS.
5MISS PRUDENCE CRANDALL AND THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL.
38PREJUDICE AGAINST COLOR.
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6THE BLACK LAW OF CONNECTICUT.
39A NEGRO’S LOVE OF LIBERTY.
7ARTHUR TAPPAN.
40DISTINGUISHED COLORED MEN.
8CHARLES C. BURLEIGH.
41DAVID RUGGLES, LEWIS HAYDEN, AND WILLIAM C. NELL.
9MISS CRANDALL’S TRIAL.
42JAMES FORTEN.
10HOUSE SET ON FIRE.
43MR. ROBERT PURVIS
11MR. GARRISON’S MISSION TO ENGLAND.—NEW YORK MOBS.
44WILLIAM WELLS BROWN
12THE CONVENTION AT PHILADELPHIA.
45CHARLES LENOX REMOND,
13THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION.
46REV. J. W. LOGUEN.
14LUCRETIA MOTT.
47FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
15MRS. L. MARIA CHILD.
48THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
16ERUPTION OF LANE SEMINARY.
49GEORGE LATIMER.
17GEORGE THOMPSON, M.P., LL.D.
50THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.
18GEORGE THOMPSON’S FIRST YEAR IN AMERICA.
51ABOLITIONISTS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK.—GERRIT SMITH.
19ANTISLAVERY CONFLICT.
52CONDUCT OF THE CLERGY AND CHURCHES.
20REIGN OF TERROR.
53UNITARIAN AND UNIVERSALIST MINISTERS AND CHURCHES.
21WALKER’S APPEAL.
54UNITARIANS.
22THE CLERGY AND THE QUAKERS.
55THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW.
23THE QUAKERS.
56DANIEL WEBSTER.
24THE REIGN OF TERROR.
57THE UNITARIANS AND THEIR MINISTERS.
25FRANCIS JACKSON.
58THE RESCUE OF JERRY.
26RIOT AT UTICA, N. Y.—GERRIT SMITH.
59APPENDIX.
27DR. CHANNING.
60Appendix I.
28SLAVERY,—BY WILLIAM E. CHANNING.
61Appendix II.
29THE GAG-LAW.
62Appendix III.
30THE GAG-LAW.—SECOND INTERVIEW.
63Appendix IV.
31HON. JAMES G. BIRNEY.
64Appendix V.
32JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
65Appendix VI.
33THE ALTON TRAGEDY.
66Appendix VII.
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