“I have not placed reading before praying because I regard it more important, but because, in order to pray aright, we must understand what we are praying for.”
Quote by Angelina Grimke
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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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