Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Report Of A Delegate To The Anti-Slavery Convention Of American Women (1838)"" is a historical account written by Laura H. Lovell. The book covers the proceedings of the Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women, which was held in Philadelphia in 1838. Lovell was a delegate to the convention and her report provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the convention.The convention was a landmark event in the history of the anti-slavery movement, as it was the first time that women had organized a national convention to discuss the issue of slavery. The convention was attended by over 200 women from across the country, including many prominent abolitionists such as Lucretia Mott and Sarah Grimke.Lovell's report provides a firsthand account of the speeches, debates, and resolutions that were discussed at the convention. She also provides insights into the challenges that women faced in organizing and participating in the convention, as well as the opposition they faced from those who opposed the abolitionist movement.Overall, ""Report Of A Delegate To The Anti-Slavery Convention Of American Women (1838)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the role of women in the anti-slavery movement and the challenges they faced in fighting for their rights. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the struggle for women's rights in America.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.
