Antislavery Melodies: For The Friends Of Freedom (1843) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166430788)

Antislavery Melodies: For The Friends Of Freedom is a book of songs and hymns compiled by Jairus Lincoln in 1843. The book contains 43 songs that were written to promote the abolition of slavery and to inspire the antislavery movement in the United States. The songs are arranged in four parts, including hymns, anthems, songs for children, and songs for social gatherings. The lyrics of the songs express the pain and suffering of enslaved people and call for the end of slavery. The book also includes an introduction by the author, in which he explains the importance of music in the antislavery movement and encourages the use of these songs in public gatherings and meetings. Antislavery Melodies: For The Friends Of Freedom is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the role of music in social activism.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.

Author: Jairus Lincoln
ISBN-10: 1166430782
ISBN-13: 9781166430788
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d