The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories of the Struggle for Human Rights

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories of the Struggle for Human Rights by John F. Hume, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John F. Hume ISBN: 9781465503886
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: John F. Hume
ISBN: 9781465503886
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

The opening chapter of this work was prepared during the recent presidential campaign. It was the idea of the author that it should appear in one of the leading newspapers or magazines before the election, but maturer reflection brought about a change of purpose. He realized that its publication at that time, might, not altogether unreasonably, be looked upon as a political move having as its object the election or defeat of a particular candidate for office, whereas he had no desire to play the partisan. His sole aim was to vindicate the character of a portion of the citizens of this country—some living, some dead—whom he had always believed to be most deserving of popular esteem, from what he considered the unmerited aspersions of a man who has since come into a position so conspicuous and so influential that his condemnation necessarily carries with it a damaging effect. Having gone so far as the preparation of the initial chapter, he concluded that proofs of his assumptions and assertions might at certain points be thought desirable, if not necessary, and that he should so prolong his work as to provide them. His first idea at this point, as his years went back beyond the beginning of the Abolitionist movement in this country, and as he had been from early boyhood identified with this movement, was to contribute such information as his recollection of events would supply. In Other words, he decided to write a narrative, the matter of which would be reminiscent, with here and there a little history woven in among the strands of memory like a woof in the warp. It has ended in history supplying the warp, and the reminiscence indifferently supplying the woof. However, the value of the production is, doubtless, greatly enhanced by the change. A string of pearls—dropping the former simile and adopting another—is estimated according to the gems it contains, and not because of the cord that holds it together. The personal experiences and recollections that are here and there interwoven, by themselves would be of little consequence; but they will be found to carry upon them certain historical facts and inferences—some new in themselves and in their connections—which, as the author hopes and believes, are of profitable quality and abounding interest. In consequence of the change of plan just explained, the scope of the work is materially affected. What was begun as a magazine article, and continued as a brochure, ends in a volume

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The opening chapter of this work was prepared during the recent presidential campaign. It was the idea of the author that it should appear in one of the leading newspapers or magazines before the election, but maturer reflection brought about a change of purpose. He realized that its publication at that time, might, not altogether unreasonably, be looked upon as a political move having as its object the election or defeat of a particular candidate for office, whereas he had no desire to play the partisan. His sole aim was to vindicate the character of a portion of the citizens of this country—some living, some dead—whom he had always believed to be most deserving of popular esteem, from what he considered the unmerited aspersions of a man who has since come into a position so conspicuous and so influential that his condemnation necessarily carries with it a damaging effect. Having gone so far as the preparation of the initial chapter, he concluded that proofs of his assumptions and assertions might at certain points be thought desirable, if not necessary, and that he should so prolong his work as to provide them. His first idea at this point, as his years went back beyond the beginning of the Abolitionist movement in this country, and as he had been from early boyhood identified with this movement, was to contribute such information as his recollection of events would supply. In Other words, he decided to write a narrative, the matter of which would be reminiscent, with here and there a little history woven in among the strands of memory like a woof in the warp. It has ended in history supplying the warp, and the reminiscence indifferently supplying the woof. However, the value of the production is, doubtless, greatly enhanced by the change. A string of pearls—dropping the former simile and adopting another—is estimated according to the gems it contains, and not because of the cord that holds it together. The personal experiences and recollections that are here and there interwoven, by themselves would be of little consequence; but they will be found to carry upon them certain historical facts and inferences—some new in themselves and in their connections—which, as the author hopes and believes, are of profitable quality and abounding interest. In consequence of the change of plan just explained, the scope of the work is materially affected. What was begun as a magazine article, and continued as a brochure, ends in a volume

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book The Judgment Books: A Story by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Colonization and Christianity: A Popular History of the Treatment of the Natives by the Europeans in all their Colonies by John F. Hume
Cover of the book The Gully of Bluemansdyke and Other Stories by John F. Hume
Cover of the book The Sixth and the Seventh Books of Moses by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Marietta: A Maid of Venice by John F. Hume
Cover of the book At the Back of the North Wind by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Dick Randall: The Young Athlete by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Last Judgment Posthumous by John F. Hume
Cover of the book The Phantom of the Poles by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Amurath to Amurath by John F. Hume
Cover of the book The History and Romance of Crime: Chronicles of Newgate from the Twelfth to the Eighteenth Century (Complete) by John F. Hume
Cover of the book My Adventures During the Late War: A Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes from French Prisons, and Sea Service in 1804-14 by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Old Rose and Silver by John F. Hume
Cover of the book The God-Idea of The Ancients or Sex in Religion by John F. Hume
Cover of the book Lady Jim of Curzon Streeet: A Novel by John F. Hume
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy