The Life-Story of Simeon Brownell (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book is an extraordinary biography that tells the story of Simeon Brownell, a 19th-century Quaker abolitionist and temperance advocate. Brownell played a vital role in the Underground Railroad, helping nearly 100 slaves escape to freedom in Canada. He also spoke out against the evils of slavery and alcohol, despite the personal risks involved. Through the author's detailed account of Brownell's life and work, readers gain a rich understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by abolitionists during the Civil War era. This book sheds light on the remarkable life of a courageous and compassionate individual whose dedication to justice left an enduring mark on American history, showcasing the power of ordinary people to make a profound impact on the fight for human rights. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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