David Walker's Appeal demanding the abolition of slavery

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David Walker, a free black living in Boston, issues his militant Appeal, demanding the abolition of slavery and an end to racial discrimination.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "David Walker's Appeal demanding the abolition of slavery". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10871, accessed 19 April 2024.]

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