Let Slavery Die: The Life of Henry Highland Garnet and His 1865 Discourse Before the House of Representatives

Garnet, Henry Highland


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Henry Highland Garnet, Presbyterian minister and a strong voice for the abolition of slavery, was the first African American to preach before the U. S. House of Representatives, on February 12, 1865, to celebrate Congress’ passage of the 13th Amendment. This book contains a narrative of his life up to that point, and the discourse he delivered.

A Foreword by Dr. Sean Lucas introduces Garnet and his significance for our day.


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  • Cover Type
    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9781948102360
  • Page Count
    85
  • Publisher
    Log College Press
  • Publication Date
    November 2020

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About the Author

Henry Highland Garnet (1815 – 1882) was an African-American abolitionist, minister, educator and orator. Having escaped with his family as a child from slavery in Maryland, he grew up in New York City. He was educated at the African Free School and other institutions, and became an advocate of militant abolitionism. He became a minister and based his drive for abolitionism in religion.

Let Slavery Die: The Life of Henry Highland Garnet and His 1865 Discourse Before the House of Representatives - Garnet, Henry Highland - 9781948102360
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Let Slavery Die: The Life of Henry Highland Garnet and His 1865 Discourse Before the House of Representatives

$11.98 $11.99

Henry Highland Garnet, Presbyterian minister and a strong voice for the abolition of slavery, was the first African American to preach before the U. S. House of Representatives, on February 12, 1865, to celebrate Congress’ passage of the 13th Amendment. This book contains a narrative of his life up to that point, and the discourse he delivered.

A Foreword by Dr. Sean Lucas introduces Garnet and his significance for our day.

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