Project Gutenberg 2006-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 155 Griffiths, Julia 1811 1895 Crofts, Julia Griffiths Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2) (1854) Produced by Curtis Weyant, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) "Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Julia Griffiths is a historical collection of essays and writings dedicated to the abolitionist movement, produced in the mid-19th century. This volume compiles various contributions that reflect on the injustices of slavery, the importance of human rights, and the ongoing struggles for freedom and equality in America. The collection also highlights significant figures and events associated with the anti-slavery cause, fostering an understanding of the societal issues at the time. The opening portion of this collection sets a powerful tone by discussing the purpose of abolitionism and recognizing the efforts of those involved in the movement. It includes a heartfelt preface by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society, commending contributors for their eloquence and commitment to the cause. Following this, it introduces various pieces that emphasize the moral imperative of freedom and critiques the Fugitive Slave Act, which institutionalized and perpetuated the enslavement of people of color. The text outlines historical injustices, such as the massacre at Blount's Fort, making clear the emotional and physical toll of slavery on individuals and families. Overall, it paints a vivid picture of the fight for emancipation, establishing a profound and urgent call for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Antislavery movements -- United States Slavery -- United States E300 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 442761 2025-07-08T11:13:16.175696 text/html 447025 2006-11-28T04:26:40 text/html 923231 2025-07-08T11:13:30.194620 application/epub+zip 925243 2025-07-08T11:13:21.442743 application/epub+zip 240885 2025-07-08T11:13:18.995669 application/epub+zip 1189534 2025-07-08T11:13:36.014569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1182529 2025-07-08T11:13:27.815603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481748 2022-09-09T12:03:15.309686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351588 2025-07-08T11:13:14.773757 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351463 2006-11-28T04:26:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351460 2006-11-28T04:26:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21622 2025-07-08T11:13:36.172606 application/rdf+xml 16116 2025-07-08T11:13:19.540641 image/jpeg 3680 2025-07-08T11:13:19.274643 image/jpeg 137235 2006-11-28T04:26:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 801662 2006-11-28T04:26:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 137200 2006-11-28T04:26:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 904183 2025-07-08T11:13:16.335644 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia