Description: History of American Abolitionism: Its Four Great Epochs is a historical book written by Felix Gregory De Fontaine and published in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive account of the four major periods of the American abolitionist movement, which aimed to end slavery in the United States.De Fontaine begins by tracing the origins of the abolitionist movement in the late 18th century, when a small group of Quakers and other religious reformers began to question the morality of slavery. He then describes the first epoch of abolitionism, which occurred in the early 19th century and was marked by the rise of prominent abolitionist leaders such as William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass.The second epoch of abolitionism, according to De Fontaine, began in the 1830s and was characterized by the emergence of several new anti-slavery organizations, including the American Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberty Party. De Fontaine also discusses the role of women in the abolitionist movement during this period.The third epoch of abolitionism, which De Fontaine identifies as the most significant, occurred during the 1850s and was marked by the violent conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas and other territories. De Fontaine provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Civil War, including the Dred Scott decision and John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.Finally, De Fontaine describes the fourth epoch of abolitionism, which he argues began with the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and continued through the end of the Civil War. He discusses the contributions of Abraham Lincoln, the role of African American soldiers in the Union army, and the passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery throughout the United States.Overall, History of American Abolitionism: Its Four Great Epochs provides a detailed and informative account of the history of the abolitionist movement in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the struggle for civil rights in America.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.
