Publisher's Synopsis
Memoir Of The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Who Was Murdered In Defense Of The Liberty Of The Press (1838) is a book written by Joseph Cammet Lovejoy. It is a detailed account of the life of Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was a prominent American abolitionist and journalist in the early 19th century. The book chronicles Lovejoy's early life, his education, his religious beliefs, and his work as an editor and publisher of abolitionist newspapers in St. Louis and Alton, Illinois. The central focus of the book is Lovejoy's unwavering commitment to the freedom of the press and his determination to use his newspaper as a platform to advocate for the abolition of slavery. The book recounts the numerous threats and attacks that Lovejoy faced from pro-slavery mobs, including the destruction of his printing press and the burning down of his newspaper office. The climax of the book is the account of Lovejoy's tragic death at the hands of a pro-slavery mob in Alton, Illinois, in 1837. The book describes the events leading up to the murder and the aftermath, including the public outrage and the impact of Lovejoy's death on the abolitionist movement. Memoir Of The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Who Was Murdered In Defense Of The Liberty Of The Press (1838) is a powerful and poignant tribute to a courageous and principled man who gave his life in the fight against slavery and for the freedom of the press. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early years of the abolitionist movement and the struggle for civil liberties in America.At Alton, Illinois, Nov. 7, 1837.This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.
