William Lloyd Garrison and the Fight Against Slavery: Selections from The Liberator (Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Dive into the heart of the 19th-century abolitionist movement with "William Lloyd Garrison and the Fight Against Slavery: Selections from The Liberator." This compelling collection, edited by William E. Cain and published in 1994, features pivotal writings from one of the most influential anti-slavery voices, William Lloyd Garrison. Through his powerful editorials in The Liberator, Garrison not only championed the immediate end to slavery but also advocated for racial justice, marking significant strides in American history. Ideal for middle-school students, this book serves as an essential resource that illuminates the struggles and triumphs of the era. As readers explore these selected writings, they engage with the cultural and historical context of Garrison's relentless fight for freedom and equality. This book prompts critical reflection on how the echoes of the past still resonate in today’s ongoing battles for justice and equality.