Elijah Lovejoy's Fight for Freedom

by Jennifer Phillips

Overview

Two decades before the Civil War, Elijah P. Lovejoy used his newspaper to demand an end to slavery - dangerous beliefs that turned deadly as mobs repeatedly destroyed his press and then took his life. Lovejoy's death turned slavery into a national debate and mobilized the abolitionist movement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734233629
Publisher:	Jennifer Phillips
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Phillips grew up in Alton, Illinois and lived right across the street from the Elijah Lovejoy memorial for a few years when she was small. A former newspaper reporter herself, she now lives in Shoreline, Washington. Jennifer writes stories that celebrate creativity, courage and determination. She loves opportunities to connect with readers of all ages about her books, as well as people on their own writing journeys. Visit her website at www.jenniferphillipsauthor.com for free extras about Elijah Lovejoy and the subjects of her other books.

Table of Contents

The Turning Point

Bold from the Start

Going to the Pioneer West

Beginning an Anti-Slavery Crusade

Moving to the "Free" State of Illinois

A Final War of Words and Determination

Impact of Elijah's Death

Remembering Elijah

End Note

Timeline

Glossary

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

About the Author