Reminiscences of Fugitive-Slave Law Days in Boston (1880) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169571075)

Reminiscences Of Fugitive-Slave Law Days In Boston (1880) is a memoir written by Austin Bearse that provides a firsthand account of the events that took place during the era of the Fugitive Slave Law in Boston. The book is a collection of personal experiences, observations, and reflections of the author, who was a young man working as a clerk in a Boston law office during the 1850s. Bearse describes the tense and often violent atmosphere that prevailed in Boston during this time, as abolitionists and slave catchers clashed in the streets over the fate of escaped slaves. He also provides vivid descriptions of the legal proceedings that took place in the city's courts, including the infamous trial of Anthony Burns, a fugitive slave who was captured and returned to his owner in Virginia. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history, and sheds light on the experiences of those who lived through it.This scarce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: Austin Bearse
ISBN-10: 1169571077
ISBN-13: 9781169571075
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.02w x 0.25d