The Public Years of Sarah and Angelina Grimké: Selected Writings, 1835-1839

by Larry Ceplair

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Sarah Moore Grimke and Angelina Emily Grimke were the first women in America coming from a southern slave-holding family to speak publicly on behalf of the abolition of slavery. This book contains a collection of eloquent political writings. It includes a introduction situating the Grimkes' in an historical and political context.

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Larry Ceplair is professor emeritus of history at Santa Monica College.

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The Public Years of Sarah and Angelina Grimké: Selected Writings, 1835-1839

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Nonfiction, History, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Politics and Government, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
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322.4Social sciencesPolitical scienceRelation of the state to organized groups and their membersPolitical action groups
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E449 .G865 .P83History of the United StatesUnited StatesRevolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861Slavery in the United States. Antislavery
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