Bacon, Margaret Hope

Chronicles the Quakers' role in America's history, covering such topics as slavery, social change, and education.

Relates the causes, events, and aftermath of the brief battle in 1851 between slave owners and escaped slaves led by William Parker.

A biography of the 19th century reformer, abolitionist, and feminist who fought for equality for women, blacks, Indians, immigrants, and the poor.

A biography of Abby Kelley Foster, pacifist, abolitionist, and campaigner for women's rights in the 1840s.