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- For Four Years And Four Months A Prisoner, For Charity's Sake, In Washington Jail

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The Personal Memoir of Daniel Drayton is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a prisoner in Washington Jail for four years and four months. Drayton, a white abolitionist, was imprisoned for his involvement in helping enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. The book chronicles his time in jail, including his interactions with other prisoners and his efforts to maintain his physical and mental health. Drayton also reflects on his motivations for joining the abolitionist movement and the impact of his imprisonment on his personal life and relationships. The book provides a unique perspective on the struggles of abolitionists in the mid-19th century and the harsh realities of the American justice system during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162679280
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 84
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 159 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Personal Memoir of Daniel Drayton is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a prisoner in Washington Jail for four years and four months. Drayton, a white abolitionist, was imprisoned for his involvement in helping enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. The book chronicles his time in jail, including his interactions with other prisoners and his efforts to maintain his physical and mental health. Drayton also reflects on his motivations for joining the abolitionist movement and the impact of his imprisonment on his personal life and relationships. The book provides a unique perspective on the struggles of abolitionists in the mid-19th century and the harsh realities of the American justice system during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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