Growing Up Abolitionist: The Story of the Garrison Children

Autori

• Harriet Hyman Alonso

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Pagine

409pagine

Tempo di lettura

15ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Etnografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The narrative centers on Helen Benson Garrison and her seven children, offering a glimpse into their lives shaped by the abolitionist movement led by William Lloyd Garrison. The Garrison children, influenced by their parents' values, navigated the complexities of 19th-century social justice issues, including slavery and women's rights. Their experiences during the Civil War highlighted personal contradictions, particularly regarding military involvement. As adults, they became active in various progressive causes, embodying the ideals instilled in them by their parents.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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