The Anti-Slavery Alphabet: Printed For The Anti-slavery Fair in Philadelphia in 1846

Annotated Content This edition has been annotated with the following unique content. Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Analysis “A is an Abolitionist– A man who wants to free The wretched slave–and give to all An equal liberty” The Anti-Slavery Alphabet was published in 1846 specifically for the Anti-Slavery Fair in Philadelphia, USA.. The Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society (PFASS) hosted the fair, which sold antislavery materials and had a nominal admittance fee in order to collect funds for abolitionism. Although the creator of this well-known alphabet book was first unidentified, it was eventually linked to Quaker Hannah Townsend (b. 1812), who was employed by the PFASS, and her sister Mary (b. 1814). The Townsend sisters’ Quaker upbringing, which promoted gender equality, probably gave them some comfort in their activist positions because it was seen as a socially acceptable goal for women authors to educate young people ethically. This book, like the majority of antislavery and abolitionist literature, was intended to educate the next generation about abolitionist politics and to spur activism in the future. It was most likely read in antislavery and abolitionist families rather than in classrooms. With no further pictures other than the woodcuts of each letter embellished with diamonds and concentric circles, the book’s straightforward layout focuses the reader’s attention on its political message rather than its artistic merits. Sneak Peek “LISTEN, little children, all, Listen to our earnest call: You are very young, ’tis true, But there’s much that you can do. Even you can plead with men That they buy not slaves again, And that those they have may be Quickly set at liberty.” A stunning reprint At Ombre Bookshelf Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at its core is classic literature, it contains words strung together with romantic precision. Superb classic literature that you just do not see in the modern age. Title Details Original 1846 Text and Pictures Historical abolitionist childrens book 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper