Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the Reputed President of the Underground Railroad (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161609516)

""Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, The Reputed President of the Underground Railroad"" is an autobiographical account of the life and work of Levi Coffin, a prominent abolitionist and key figure in the Underground Railroad. Coffin's memoirs recount his childhood in North Carolina, his conversion to Quakerism, and his subsequent involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The book also details Coffin's time as a stationmaster on the Underground Railroad, where he helped countless slaves escape to freedom in the North. Coffin's narrative offers a firsthand account of the dangers and challenges faced by those involved in the Underground Railroad, as well as the bravery and determination of those seeking freedom. Overall, ""Reminiscences of Levi Coffin"" is a powerful and important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for freedom and justice in the United States during the 19th century.Being A Brief History Of The Labors Of A Lifetime In Behalf Of The Slave, With The Stories Of Numerous Fugitives, Who Gained Their Freedom Through His Instrumentality, And Many Other Incidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Levi Coffin
ISBN-10: 1161609512
ISBN-13: 9781161609516
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 746
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.75d