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1856
Bradford, William, fl. 1856
The History of Plymouth Plantation, printed from the original manuscript
Published for the Massachusetts Historical Society by Little, Brown & Co.
GLC05894
1923
Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935
His Religion and Hers
Concerning gender roles with respect to religion. In original dust-jacket.
GLC06973
1804
Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863
Observations upon certain passages in Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia
Title continued: "...which appear to have a tendency to subvert religion, and establish a false philosophy." An attack on Jefferson's Notes, by the clergyman better known for his poem "The Night Before Christmas."
GLC06819
1842
Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842
The duty of the Free States, or remarks suggested by the case of the Creole
In original wrappers. Channing argues in favor of the slaves who had taken over the Creole, a slave ship. Steering towards the British West Indies, they won freedom under British law, even though the U.S. attempted to reclaim them. Blockson...
GLC06835
1896 ca.
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Bible and church degrade women
Group of 3 essays dealing with women's status in church and suffrage. Inscribed to Rev. William Gannet (?) with quotation on the first page of the text: "Progress is the victory of a new thought over an old superstition" Printed by the Office of...
GLC06856
1849
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
A Sermon to the medical students
First edition. 12mo. Printed gray wrappers. An important speech on anti-slavery and women's rights. Described on the cover as a "revised Phonographic Report." Mott rejects the doctrine of original human depravity, credits the birth of reform...
GLC06857
1882
Hanson, E.R., fl. 1882
Our woman workers. Biographical sketches of women... in the Universalist Church.
Title continued: "for literacy, philanthropic and Christian work." Inscribed by Mary Livermore to her daughters. Among those profiled: Clara Barton, Alice and Phoebe Cary, M. Louise Thomas, Elizabeth Oakes Smith, and Frances Dana Gage. (Title is...
GLC06858
1837
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Right and Wrong in Boston. Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Soc.
Subtitle: "Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-slavery Society, with a sketch of obstacles thrown in the way of emancipation by certain clerical abolitionists and advocates for the subjection of women." Printed by Isaac Knapp. 16mo. Rebound...
GLC06860
1833
Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880
An Appeal in the Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans
First book of American abolitionist movement; inscribed in pencil with respects of "the author" to J. J. Dixwell. Exlibris stamp of Meadville Theological School on top, with duplicate sold stamp. Includes engravings.
GLC06867
1882/06/01
Guiteau, Charles, 1841-1882
The Truth and Removal [assassination of Garfield]
Signed only weeks before he was hanged for the assassination of President Garfield. The title refers to the "removal" of Garfield from the presidency as part of a cosmic belief system which Guiteau explains in his book. Inscribed to Miss Maggie...
GLC06095
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