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Songs of Labor and Reform
Author: John Greenleaf WhittierSongs of Labor and Reform From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform
Author: John Greenleaf WhittierSongs of Labor and Reform from Volume III., the Works of Whittier
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Songs of Labor and Reform From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform by John Greenleaf Whittier THE Quaker of the olden time!How calm and firm and true, Unspotted by its wrong and crime, He walked the dark earth through.The lust of power, the love of gain, The thousand lures of sinAround him, had no power to stainThe purity within. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience
The Writings of John Greenleaf Whittier in Seven Volumes: Anti-slavery poems; Songs of labor and reform
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The Works of Whittier, Volume III (of VII) Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform
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The Works of Whittier, Volume III (of VII) Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor by John Greenleaf Whittier TO WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON CHAMPION of those who groan beneathOppression's iron handIn view of penury, hate, and death, I see thee fearless stand.Still bearing up thy lofty brow, In the steadfast strength of truth, In manhood sealing well the vowAnd promise of thy youth.Go on, for thou hast chosen well;On in the strength of God!Long as one human heart shall swellBeneath the tyrant's rod.Speak in a slumbering nation's ear, As thou hast ever spoken, Until the dead in sin shall hear, The fetter's link be broken!I love thee with a brother's love, I feel my pulses thrill, To mark thy spirit soar aboveThe cloud of human ill.My heart hath leaped to answer thine, And echo back thy words, As leaps the warrior's at the shineAnd flash of kindred swords!They tell me thou art rash and vain, A searcher after fame;That thou art striving but to gainA long-enduring name;That thou hast nerved the Afric's handAnd steeled the Afric's heart, To shake aloft his vengeful brand, And rend his chain apart.Have I not known thee well, and readThy mighty purpose long?And watched the trials which have madeThy human spirit strong?And shall the slanderer's demon breathAvail with one like me, To dim the sunshine of my faithAnd earnest trust in thee?Go on, the dagger's point may glareAmid thy pathway's gloom;The fate which sternly threatens thereIs glorious martyrdomThen onward with a martyr's zeal;And wait thy sure rewardWhen man to man no more shall kneel, And God alone be Lord!1832. TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE. Toussaint L'Ouverture, the black chieftain of Hayti, was a slave on the plantation "de Libertas," belonging to M. Bayou. When the rising of the negroes took place, in 1791, Toussaint refused to join them until he had aided M. Bayou and his family to escape to Baltimore. The white man had discovered in Toussaint many noble qualities, and had instructed him in some of the first branches of education; and the preservation of his life was owing to the negro's gratitude for this kindness. In 1797, Toussaint L'Ouverture was appointed, by the French government, General-in-Chief of the armies of St. Domingo, and, as such, signed the Convention with General Maitland for the evacuation of the island by the British. From this period, until 1801, the island, under the government of Toussaint, was happy, tranquil, and prosperous. The miserable attempt of Napoleon to re-establish slavery in St. Domingo, although it failed of its intended object, proved fatal to the negro chieftain. Treacherously seized by Leclerc, he was hurried on board a vessel by night, and conveyed to France, where he was confined in a cold subterranean dungeon, at Besancon, where, in April, 1803, he died. The treatment of Toussaint finds a parallel only in the murder of the Duke D'Enghien. It was the remark of Godwin, in his Lectures, that the West India Islands, since their first discovery by Columbus, could not boast of a single name which deserves comparison with that of Toussaint L'Ouverture. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching exper
Anti-Slavery Poems III. From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform
Author: John Greenleaf WhittierAnti-Slavery Poems And Songs Of Labor And Reform Vol.3
Author: Whittier John GreenleafPublisher: Double 9 Books
ISBN: 9789358016376
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"Anti-slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform, Volume III " is a collection of poetry and songs by John Greenleaf Whittier, a 19th century American Quaker poet and advocate for social justice. The volume includes works that denounce slavery, advocate for the rights of workers, and highlight the need for social reform and equality. Whittier's poems and songs are categorized into themes such as the anti-slavery movement, labor and reform, and women's rights. The collection features some of his most famous works, including "The Hunters of Men," "The Farewell of a Virginia Slave Mother to Her Daughters," and "Barbara Frietchie." The writing is characterized by Whittier's use of vivid imagery and strong language to express the pain and suffering experienced by those who were oppressed in society. The collection serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles of marginalized communities in the 19th century and the ongoing need for social justice and equality. Overall, "Anti-slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform, Volume III" is an important work of literature that highlights the fight for freedom and equality in America's past and present.
Poems in Wartime From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform
Author: John Greenleaf WhittierAnti-Slavery Poems III. From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform
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Author: John Greenleaf Whittier