Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress [1853-1854]

by Gerrit Smith

Book Overview

This book collects the speeches of Gerrit Smith, the New York Congressman and abolitionist who played a key role in the movement to end slavery in the United States. These speeches offer a powerful and articulate defense of the rights of African Americans and the need to end the institution of slavery once and for all.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022490621
• ISBN13: 9781022490628
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"