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Antislavery Movement in Kentucky

Antislavery Movement in Kentucky - Paperback

by Lowell H. Harrison
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Availability:In StockContributor:Lowell H. HarrisonPublish date:2004-02-01Pages:137
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of KentuckyISBN-13:9780813190839ISBN-10:813190835UPC:9780813190839Book Category:History, Social Science, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, SlaveryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.42 x 5.58 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SCFSCK349H
" As one of only two states in the nation to still allow slavery by the time of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, Kentucky's history of slavery runs deep. Based on extensive research, The Antislavery Movement in Kentucky focuses on two main antislavery movements that emerged in Kentucky during the early years of opposition. By 1820, Kentuckians such as Cassius Clay called for the emancipation of slaves-a gradual end to slavery with compensation to owners. Others, such as Delia Webster, who smugg
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of KentuckyISBN-13:9780813190839ISBN-10:813190835UPC:9780813190839Book Category:History, Social Science, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, SlaveryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.42 x 5.58 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SCFSCK349H

Lowell H. Harrison (1922--2011) was professor of history at Western Kentucky University and the author of many books on the history of the Commonwealth.


Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

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