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F. G. De Fontaine

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F. G. De Fontaine was an American author known for his significant contributions to the discourse on abolitionism in the United States. His notable work, "History of American Abolitionism," provides a comprehensive examination of key events and figures in the abolitionist movement, spanning from the ordinance of 1787 to the Civil War era. Through detailed narratives and valuable statistics, De Fontaine sheds light on the complexities of the struggle against slavery, including pivotal moments such as the compromise of 1850 and the John Brown insurrection. His writing reflects a deep engagement with the historical context of his time, making his work an important resource for understanding the evolution of abolitionist thought.

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History of American Abolitionism / Its four great epochs, embracing narratives of the ordinance of 1787, compromise of 1820, annexation of Texas, Mexican war, Wilmot proviso, negro insurrections, abolition riots, slave rescues, compromise of 1850, Kansas bill of 1854, John Brown insurrection, 1859, valuable statistics, &c., &c., &c., together with a history of the Southern Confederacy. cover History of American Abolitionism / Its four great epochs, embracing narratives of the ordinance of 1787, compromise of 1820, annexation of Texas, Mexican war, Wilmot proviso, negro insurrections, abolition riots, slave rescues, compromise of 1850, Kansas bill of 1854, John Brown insurrection, 1859, valuable statistics, &c., &c., &c., together with a history of the Southern Confederacy. F. G. De Fontaine