William Garrison: A Life in Ideas

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The Philosopher Abolitionist: William L. Garrison's Life in Ideas

by Timothy Pifer

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William Lloyd Garrison was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on December 12, 1805. His father, Abijah Garrison, was a sea captain who died at sea when William was three years old. His mother, Fanny Lloyd Garrison, was a devout Baptist who raised William and his siblings in a strict religious household.

Garrison began working as a printer's apprentice at the age of 14. In 1829, he founded The Liberator, an abolitionist newspaper that would become one of the most influential voices in the fight against slavery. Garrison's editorials in The Liberator were often fiery and controversial, but they helped to raise awareness of the evils of slavery and to mobilize support for the abolitionist cause.

In 1832, Garrison helped to found the American Anti-Slavery Society, which became the leading organization in the fight against slavery. Garrison served as the society's president for many years, and he played a key role in organizing anti-slavery rallies and conventions, and in lobbying Congress to pass anti-slavery legislation.

Garrison's work as an abolitionist was often dangerous and difficult. He was threatened with violence and imprisonment, and his newspaper office was attacked by a mob. But Garrison never wavered in his belief that slavery was a sin and that it must be abolished.

In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was passed, abolishing slavery in the United States. Garrison had lived to see his dream of a free America realized, and he died in New York City on May 24, 1879.

William Lloyd Garrison was a courageous and dedicated abolitionist who played a key role in the fight against slavery. His work helped to raise awareness of the evils of slavery and to mobilize support for the abolitionist cause. Garrison's legacy is one of courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice.

The Philosopher Abolitionist: William L. Garrison's Life in Ideas

by Timothy Pifer

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	969 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	97 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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