The Story Of Wendell Phillips: Soldier Of The Common Good (1914)

""The Story of Wendell Phillips: Soldier of the Common Good"" is a biography written by Charles Edward Russell and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Wendell Phillips, an American abolitionist, orator, and lawyer who played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement of the 19th century. The book details Phillips' life from his childhood in Boston to his education at Harvard University and his eventual involvement in the abolitionist movement. It also covers his work as a lawyer, his involvement in politics, and his advocacy for women's rights and labor reform. Throughout the book, Russell portrays Phillips as a passionate and dedicated advocate for justice and equality, who was willing to risk his own safety and reputation to fight for what he believed in. The book also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Overall, ""The Story of Wendell Phillips"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history and the fight for civil rights.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.