Publisher's Synopsis
Garrison: The Non-Resistant is a book written by Ernest Howard Crosby and published in 1906. The book is a biography of William Lloyd Garrison, a prominent American abolitionist and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. Garrison is known for his strong opposition to slavery and his advocacy for non-violent resistance as a means of achieving social justice.Crosby's book provides a detailed account of Garrison's life, from his early years as a printer's apprentice to his rise as a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. The book explores Garrison's beliefs and principles, including his commitment to non-resistance and his belief in the power of moral persuasion to effect change.Throughout the book, Crosby highlights Garrison's many accomplishments, including his founding of the abolitionist newspaper The Liberator, his role in the formation of the American Anti-Slavery Society, and his leadership in the fight against slavery and racial discrimination.In addition to chronicling Garrison's life, Crosby also provides a broader historical context for the abolitionist movement, exploring the social and political forces that shaped the movement and the challenges that activists like Garrison faced in their efforts to end slavery.Overall, Garrison: The Non-Resistant is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of America's most important social reformers, offering readers a compelling portrait of a man whose commitment to justice and equality continues to inspire people today.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.
