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Josiah Bushnell Grinnell

Josiah Bushnell Grinnell

Payne, Charles E.

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ISBN10: 1432577247
ISBN13: 9781432577247
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell is a biographical work written by Charles E. Payne, chronicling the life and accomplishments of Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, a prominent figure in 19th century American politics and social activism. Grinnell was a Congregational minister, abolitionist, and a founding member of the Republican Party. He is perhaps best known for his role in the establishment of the town of Grinnell, Iowa, which was named in his honor. The book delves into Grinnell's life, from his early years as a minister in Massachusetts to his later career as a congressman representing Iowa. It explores his involvement in the abolitionist movement and his efforts to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. It also covers his political career, including his advocacy for women's suffrage and his work in Congress to promote agriculture and education.Throughout the book, Payne provides a detailed and insightful look into Grinnell's character, highlighting his strong moral convictions and his unwavering commitment to social justice. The book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or social activism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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