Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Sketch of the Life and Services of Jonathan Walker: The Man With a Branded Hand"" is a biographical work written by John Greenleaf Whittier. The book tells the story of Jonathan Walker, a white abolitionist who was branded on his hand with the letters ""SS"" (for ""slave stealer"") for helping seven enslaved people escape to freedom in 1844. The book describes Walker's life before and after the branding incident, including his involvement in the abolitionist movement and his work as a sailor. Whittier's book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the debates over slavery and the efforts of abolitionists to end the practice. The book is a powerful tribute to Walker's courage and commitment to the cause of freedom, and it remains an important historical document for those interested in the history of slavery and abolitionism in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
