April 24, 2025

Frederick Douglass’s Abolition Speech, New York, 1847 #255

Think and Act Locally
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Frederick Douglass's Abolition Speech, New York, 1847 #255
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This document is an ebook of Frederick Douglass’s 1847 speech, “Abolition Fanaticism in New York,” available through Project Gutenberg. The speech, delivered at an anti-slavery meeting, recounts Douglass’s experiences with abolitionism both in America and abroad. Douglass defends his appeals to England for support in the fight against American slavery, arguing for the need to expose slavery’s evils to the world. He criticizes American institutions for perpetuating slavery and expresses his lack of patriotism for a country that enslaves millions. Douglass recounts his experience speaking about slavery at the World’s Temperance Convention. The document also includes information about Project Gutenberg and its mission to provide free electronic books. It details the organization’s copyright and usage terms, encouraging the free distribution of its ebooks while protecting its trademark.

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