Black freedom; the nonviolent abolitionists from 1830 through the Civil War.
A comprehensive historical narrative relating the experiences of black and white nonviolent crusaders for the abolition of slavery prior to the Civil War.
Record details
- Physical Description: ix, 435 pages. ; 24 cm
- Publisher: [New York] : Macmillan, [1970]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- I. Abolitionists choose nonviolence : 1. Three schools of abolitionists -- 2. A nonviolent declaration -- 3. Absorbing violence -- 4. Lovejoy tries guns -- 5. Should slaves revolt? -- 6. The nonresistance society -- II. Direct action against discrimination : 1. Regardless of complexion -- 2. Railroad ride-ins -- 3. Pray-ins and pray-outs -- 4. Creating schools -- 5. Boycotting schools -- III. Direct action against slavery : 1. Boycotting slavery produce -- 2. Foster speaks-in -- 3. Churchmen come out -- 4. Noncooperation with government -- 5. Underground railroad -- 6. Resisting the fugitive slave law -- 7. John Brown's raid -- IV. Tragic denouement : 19. Peace men face war -- 20. Elusive victory.
- Awards Note:
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, 1971.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 322 MAB (Text) | 33114000072199 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
