Heroes In Homespun

Scenes And Stories From The American Emancipation Movement (1894)

von Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff

386 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Heroes In Homespun: Scenes And Stories From The American Emancipation Movement is a book written by Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff, first published in 1894. The book is a collection of stories and scenes from the American Emancipation Movement, which was a social and political movement aimed at ending slavery in the United States. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the movement. The first chapter, for example, discusses the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by escaped slaves to reach freedom in the North. Other chapters explore the lives of prominent abolitionists, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, and the role of women in the movement.Throughout the book, Moncrieff highlights the bravery and heroism of those involved in the American Emancipation Movement. He also provides a detailed historical context for the events and people he describes, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and abolition in the United States.Overall, Heroes In Homespun is a compelling and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, civil rights, and the fight against oppression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120292155
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC