antislavery movements

Nineteenth-century African-American statesman Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his years as a slave, his escape, his role in the abolitionist movement, and his experiences in politics and diplomacy.

"The story follows Hetty "Handful" Grimke, a Charleston slave, and Sarah, the daughter of the wealthy Grimke family. The novel begins on Sarah's eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership over Handful, who is to be her handmaid and follows the next thirty-five years of their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the life of the black abolitionist, from his early years in slavery to his later success as a persuasive editor, orator, and writer.

A brief biography of the man who escaped life as a slave in 1838 and became a great anti-slavery orator and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.

Details the history of African-American participation and leadership in the abolitionist movement.

Presents a portrait of William Lloyd Garrison, a committed abolitionist by his 20s, founder of a newspaper, and after the Civil War, a writer, speaker, and debator in favor of rights for women and African Americans.

Provides background on slavery in the United States and describes how the Underground Railroad began and worked; discussing signals, codes, destinations, and other topics.

A biography of the runaway slave who became an abolitionist, an orator and writer, and a crusader for women's rights.

Zach Hunter shares how he is trying to end slavery around the world, describing how he has enlisted powerful men and women around the world to aid in his fight for freedom for every man, woman, and child on Earth.