Isaac T. Hopper: A True Life is a biography written by L. Maria Child about the life of Isaac Tatem Hopper, a prominent American abolitionist and social reformer in the 19th century. The book covers Hopper's life from his childhood in New Jersey, through his years as a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, to his work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The biography provides a detailed account of Hopper's tireless efforts to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom and ...
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Isaac T. Hopper: A True Life is a biography written by L. Maria Child about the life of Isaac Tatem Hopper, a prominent American abolitionist and social reformer in the 19th century. The book covers Hopper's life from his childhood in New Jersey, through his years as a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, to his work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The biography provides a detailed account of Hopper's tireless efforts to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom and his work to abolish slavery. It also chronicles his advocacy for women's rights, prison reform, and education for African Americans. Child's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrait of Hopper's life and the social and political climate of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery 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.
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