Articles related to "William Lloyd Garrison"

On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.

A look at the life of suffragette Isabella Beecher Hooker, daughter of Lyman Beecher and his second wife Harriet Porter Beecher.

Abolitionists and progressives had several characteristics in common, namely in the areas of religion, women, and political parties.

An oncoming New England snow storm in the early 1800's provides the backdrop for John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to write Snowbound.

Press censorship and attacks on newspapers began with the founding of the nation and always involved political ideals or social controversies like abolition of slavery.

The hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" was written by John Greenleaf Whittier, composed by Frederick C. Maker, Tune "Rest;" Bible reference is Isaiah 30: 15.

An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.