James J. Robbins, working from the notes of court reporters Arthur Cannon and Samuel Dalrymple, recounts the trial of Castner Hanway, who stood accused for his involvement in the Christiana Riot.
William Still, clerk for the Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Society for fourteen years, publishes an account of the Underground Railroad based on his personal notes.
Samuel May recalls his memories of people and events of the antislavery movement in this book, which is a compilation of articles originally printed in the ""The Christian Register"" in 1867 and 1868.
Compiled and edited by John Bassett Moore, this twelve-volume set of the collected letters and speeches of James Buchanan, spanning his entire political career, includes both personal and professional documents.
Published during the 1856 election year, this book by Rushmore G. Horton details the life and political career of presidential candidate James Buchanan.
An anonymous Philadelphia Whig argues that Buchanan is a superior canidate in the 1856 elections because he will preserve the Union in the face of the issue of slavery.
George Baylor, at first with the 2nd Virginia Infantry and later with the 12th Virginia Cavalry, recounts his four years of service during the Civil War, including his time as a prisoner of war and as commander of his own cavalry unit.
Benjamin Rush, early America's most eminent physician, presents almost fifty separate essays on medical subjects as diverse as the effects of alcohol on the system and the causes of yellow fever. Through these essays, Rush demonstrates his...
As a source of inspiration to freedmen, Lydia Child offers a compilation of short stories, authored by noted abolitionists and former slaves, that showcase the accomplishments and courage of African-American men and women.
In a speech delivered before the U.S. Senate in May 1860, Judah P. Benjamin argues against legislation that would limit slavery in new states and territories.