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“Our fathers waged a bloody conflict with England, because they were taxed without being represented. This is just what unmarried women of property are now.”

Quote by Angelina Grimke

Book:On Slavery and Abolitionism: Essays and Letters

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On Slavery and Abolitionism: Essays and Letters

This volume presents a selection of written works that delve into the historical and philosophical aspects of slavery and the efforts to end it. The essays and letters within offer insights into the debates, arguments, and personal reflections surrounding the abolition of slavery. more

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Angelina Grimke

Angelina Grimke was a pioneering figure in the American abolitionist and women's rights movements. Born on February 20, 1805, and died on October 26, 1879, she and her sister Sarah Grimke were among the most prominent women of the 19th century for their speeches and writings on abolition and women's rights. more

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