The Crime Against Kansas, Speech in the Senate of the United States, 19th and 20th May, 1856

by Sumner, Charles

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Washington, D.C.: Buell & Blanchard, 1856. This is the speech by the famous abolitionist that provoked Prenton Brooks of South Carolina to physically attack Senator Sumner with a cane on the floor of the Senate. The issue was whether slaves would or would not be permitted in the territory of Kansas, and the passions were one cause leading to the outbreak of Civil War only four years later.. 32 page unbound pamphlet which was understandably a best seller in its day, age toned, some edge wear, overall good plus , protected in a plastic sleeve. Sabin 93647. . First Edition. 8 Vo.

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