Publisher's Synopsis
William Lloyd Garrison is a biography written by Lindsay Swift in 1911. The book chronicles the life of William Lloyd Garrison, a prominent American abolitionist and journalist in the 19th century. Garrison was a strong advocate for the immediate abolition of slavery and played a key role in the formation of the American Anti-Slavery Society. The book covers Garrison's early life, including his upbringing in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and his early career as a printer and journalist. It also delves into his activism and his role in the abolitionist movement, including his publication of the anti-slavery newspaper The Liberator. The biography explores Garrison's personal life, including his marriage to Helen Eliza Benson and his relationships with other abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass. It also covers the controversies and challenges that Garrison faced throughout his career, including opposition from pro-slavery advocates and criticism from other abolitionists.Overall, William Lloyd Garrison provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the fight against slavery 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.
