Publisher's Synopsis
""Reunion Of The Free Soilers Of 1848: At Downer Landing, Higham, Massachusetts, August 9, 1877"" is a historical account of a gathering of the Free Soil Party members who had been active in the year 1848. The Free Soil Party was a political party in the United States that was formed in opposition to the expansion of slavery into the western territories. The party was active from 1848 to 1854 and was made up of anti-slavery Democrats, Whigs, and members of the Liberty Party.The book, written by Samuel Downer, provides a detailed description of the reunion that took place on August 9, 1877, at Downer Landing in Higham, Massachusetts. The reunion was attended by many of the surviving members of the Free Soil Party, who came together to reminisce about their experiences and discuss the legacy of their party.The book includes speeches and addresses given by various members of the Free Soil Party, as well as a detailed history of the party's formation and its impact on American politics. It also includes a list of attendees and photographs of some of the participants.Overall, ""Reunion Of The Free Soilers Of 1848"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Free Soil Party and its role in the fight against slavery in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history or the history of the abolitionist movement.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.
