Narrative of Riots at Alton: In Connection With the Death of Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy

by Edward Beecher

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Genres: History

168 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1970

About the author

Lyman Beecher fathered Catharine Esther Beecher, Edward Beecher, a noted clergyman and educator for abolitionist views and writings, Henry Ward Beecher, and Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe.

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Reviews

[Jean Christian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very interesting read. However, I found it interesting that there was no mention of the abolitionist purpose (the abolition of slavery) in the book. Slavery, the enslaved and the enslavers rarely figured here. I was struck by this passage from Lovejoy:

“Sir, I dare not flee away from Alton…No, sir, the contest has commenced here; and here it must be finished. Before God and you all, I here pledge myself to continue it, if need be, till death. If I fall, my grave shall be made in Alton” (Pg 56).

[S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this e-book on Barnes & Noble instead:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/narr...
(The Amazon link went to a blank page with a picture of a dog.)

[Ebook Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, the e-book version can be found at:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/narr...