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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.

By F. G. De Fontaine
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The work offers a chronological survey of American anti-slavery agitation, distinguishing moderate humanitarian opponents from radical abolitionists, and tracing key legislative and political milestones — the Northwest Ordinance, Missouri Compromise, annexation debates, the Mexican War, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska controversy, and the Wilmot Proviso. It recounts episodes of slave rescues, riots, insurrections such as John Brown's raid, assembles relevant statistics, and presents an accompanying account of the emergence and organization of the Southern Confederacy, assessing how abolitionist activity shaped sectional tensions and governance.

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F. G. De Fontaine

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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