The Anti-Slavery Alphabet Alphabet Written in Verse for Children

The Anti-Slavery Alphabet by Anonymous Edited and published to spread the word of anti-slavery.The war against slavery was waged in many different ways. The Anti-Slavery Alphabet, published in the mid-19th century by an anonymous, is an example of literature directed at children with a specific message in mind. It is enjoyed by adults as well. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with an anti-slavery word and four-line verse, composed in the hope of teaching children more about the abolitionist movement. The series survives as an important historical text for both students of the American 19th century and students of children's literature. It was first printed for the anti-slavery fair in 1847.It is recommended for readers interested in American history, especially Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861). It is for poetry lovers as well.