Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the Reputed President of the Underground Railroad (Classic Reprint)

Coffin, Levi

ISBN 10: 1331840341 / ISBN 13: 9781331840343

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A frontline look at one of abolitionism’s quiet architects.

This volume gathers vivid scenes from Levi Coffin’s world, where courage, strategy, and faith met the risks of helping enslaved people seek freedom. Through anecdotes of covert rescue, careful planning, and a steadfast commitment to human dignity, the book reveals how one man’s practical philanthropy shaped a larger movement.

In these pages, you’ll see the daily choices behind a great cause. From sheltering a fugitive to outsmarting pursuers, Coffin’s story blends personal risk with a broader push toward emancipation. The text also captures the tone and community of abolitionists, friends, and travelers who joined in the effort to deliver freedom and preserve hope.

• Learn how careful navigation, discretion, and moral resolve were used to protect escaped slaves.
• Discover the roles played by neighbors, lawyers, and fellow reformers in a dangerous pursuit for justice.
• See how moral leadership, resilience, and faith informed life-or-death decisions.
• Understand the human stories behind public actions and the long arc toward emancipation.

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs and Civil War–era reform, this edition offers a window into a pivotal chapter of American history and the people who lived it.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the Reputed ...
Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Einband: paperback
Zustand: Good