Sojourner Truth
Peter Krass
Traces the life of the former slave who could neither read nor write, yet earned a reputation as one of the most articulate and outspoken antislavery and women's rights activists in the United States.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Theodore Weld
by Susan Brophy Down (2013)
About this book
Examines the role Theodore Weld had in ending slavery, discussing his strict moral code and persuasive talent in public speaking that forced people to confront and debate issues they preferred to ignore.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era1800s / Victorian
Protagonist / CoreTheodore Weld Lead Character
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