The Conflict with Slavery / Part 1 from The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume VII

The volume collects essays and speeches arguing against slavery on moral, religious, and political grounds, defending abolitionist principles and outlining lawful means of emancipation while engaging contemporaneous debates and criticisms. It analyzes legislative and electoral conflicts, recounts anti-slavery organizing, and reflects on reform causes including suffrage, education for the blind, national unification abroad, and indigenous policy. Interspersed are contemplative pieces on conscience, spirituality, and the inner life, alongside literary criticism and reflections on fame, fanaticism, and regional poetry, giving a blend of public advocacy, historical commentary, and personal reflection.