Publisher's Synopsis
Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress, 1853-1854 is a collection of political speeches delivered by the American abolitionist and politician Gerrit Smith during his tenure as a member of the United States House of Representatives. The book contains transcripts of Smith's speeches on a variety of topics, including slavery, the Mexican-American War, and the Compromise of 1850. Smith was a prominent advocate for abolitionism and civil rights, and his speeches offer insight into the political climate of the mid-19th century and the efforts of activists to end slavery in the United States. The book is an important historical document for those interested in the history of abolitionism, civil rights, and American politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
