Trial And Imprisonment Of Jonathan Walker, At Pensacola, Florida: For Aiding Slaves To Escape From Bondage (1848) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437423938)

The book ""Trial and Imprisonment of Jonathan Walker, at Pensacola, Florida: For Aiding Slaves to Escape from Bondage"" is a first-hand account of the trial and imprisonment of Jonathan Walker, a white abolitionist who was charged with aiding slaves to escape from bondage in 1844. The book is written by Walker himself and provides a detailed account of his arrest, trial, and imprisonment in Pensacola, Florida. The book also includes letters written by Walker and his family during his imprisonment, as well as accounts of his interactions with other prisoners and his eventual release. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of abolitionists in the mid-19th century and the harsh treatment they often faced for their beliefs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and abolitionism in the United States.With An Appendix, Containing A Sketch Of His Life.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: Jonathan Walker
ISBN-10: 1437423930
ISBN-13: 9781437423938
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 132
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d