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Laura Smith Haviland (1808-1898) was an American social reformer, suffragette, and abolitionist. She notably played an important role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses created in the United States during the early to the mid-19th century for use by African American slaves in order to escape into free states or Canada. First published in 1882, "A Woman's Life-Work" contains several stories exploring black-white relationships before the emancipation, together with a slave narrative from "Uncle Philip". She provides gritty descriptions of the abuse slaves…mehr
Laura Smith Haviland (1808-1898) was an American social reformer, suffragette, and abolitionist. She notably played an important role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses created in the United States during the early to the mid-19th century for use by African American slaves in order to escape into free states or Canada. First published in 1882, "A Woman's Life-Work" contains several stories exploring black-white relationships before the emancipation, together with a slave narrative from "Uncle Philip". She provides gritty descriptions of the abuse slaves were subjected to, as well as descriptions of the prisons, soup kitchens, refugee camps, and hospitals during the war. Contents include: "He had his Dream by Paul Laurence Dunbar", "Preface", "Early Life", "Bereavements", "Anti-Slavery Experiences", "An Ohio School-Teacher", "The Underground Railway", "Fugitive Slaves Assisted", "Christian and Educational Work", "Fugitives in Canada", "Rescue of Slaves", etc. Brilliant Women are proudly republishing this classic book in a brand new edition complete with an introductory poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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Laura Smith Haviland (1808-1898) was a pioneering American abolitionist, educator, and social reformer. Born on December 20, 1808, in Kitley Township, Ontario, Canada, she moved to the United States at a young age. Haviland is perhaps best known for her fervent activism in the anti-slavery movement and her participation in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to free states and Canada. A dedicated Quaker, her faith underscored her commitment to social justice and the equality of all humans, principles she tirelessly championed throughout her lifetime. Her memoir, 'A Woman's Life-Work - Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland' published in 1881, offers a personal glimpse into her arduous journey fighting against the institution of slavery and her involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. The book stands as a testament to her persistence, bravery, and humanity in the pursuit of liberty for the oppressed. Remarkably, Haviland also contributed to educational reforms, founding the Raisin Institute in Michigan which became one of the first schools in the Midwest to offer integrated education. Laura S. Haviland's pioneering spirit and her steadfast dedication to abolition and equal rights left a profound impact on American society, carving a legacy that endures in the annals of history as a beacon of courage and compassion for human rights.
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