This book is a collection of some of John Greenleaf Whittier's most powerful anti-slavery poems and songs of labor and reform. Elizabeth Hussey Whittier's work provides readers with insight into the events that shaped Whittier's worldview and his contribution to the anti-slavery movement. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the anti-slavery movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.