Emerson's antislavery writings
A comprehensive collection of Emerson's writings against slavery and the subjugation of American Indians - writings that reveal Emerson's deep commitment to social reform. Included are 18 works by Emerson, including speeches and lectures, on the subject of slavery, written between 1838 and 1863.
288 pages ; 21 cm
9780300094022, 0300094027
49044874
Historical background; letter to Martin Van Buren; "An Address on the Emancipation of the Negroes in the British West Indies"; anniversary of West Indian emancipation; letter to William Rotch; antislavery speech at Dedham; letter to the kidnapping committee; antislavery remarks at Worcester; letter to Mary Merrick Brooks; "Address to the Citizens of Concord" on the Fugitive Slave Law; the Fugitive Slave Law lecture on slavery; assault on Charles Sumner; Kansas relief meeting; speech at a meeting to aid John Brown's family; John Brown; attempted speech "The President's Proclamation"; "Fortune of the Republic".
Originally published: 1995