Discover book depositorys huge selection of coffin levi books online. American abolitionist levi coffin assisted thousands of runaway slaves on their flight to freedom before the outbreak of the american civil war. Gertrude stonesifer became an author of children s books at age 87, having 5 books published before her death at age 97. There are 9 levi coffins in coffin family by louis coffin. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. Historical quaker figure inspires childrens book news. His autobiography, reminiscences of levi coffin 1876, contains valuable information about american abolitionism. Interview with ihs press children s author as a young girl growing up in in chagrin falls, ohio, a small town near cleveland, ihs press author elizabeth omaley, who wrote the new book by freedoms light, discovered an interest in both history and writing when she won a fourth grade essay contest sponsored by the local historical society. Levi and catharine coffin state historic site l fountain.
Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad, by levi coffin page images at moa speech of horace mann, of massachusetts on the subject of slavery in the territories, and the consequences of a dissolution of the union, by horace mann page images at moa filed under. Levi coffin and catharine white 5th cousin and husband levi coffin birth 28 oct 1798 new garden, guilford, north carolina, death 16 sep 1877 avondale, hamilton county ohio parents. Isbn 0944350542 american quakers who gained national or international prominence usually did so as a result of their work in reform or international peace. Levi coffin quotes author of reminiscences of levi coffin. Jan 3, 2018 a collection of childrens books to support the underground railroad documentary, dawn of day, produced by kansas state universitys college of education. The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. The 12yearold disobeyed, and later confessed to levi coffin, a quaker in hallies indiana community, i meddled. The faded faces of the negro children tell too plainly to what degradation female slaves must submit. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad 732 page online book concerning the life of levi coffin 17981877, slavery, and the underground railroad. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Levi and catharine coffin are considered by many to have been the president and first lady of the underground railroad. Levi coffin 17631833 prudence williams 17581845 catharine white birth 10 sep 1803 new garden, guilford, north carolina death 22 may 1881 cincinnati. Aug 31, 2009 one day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. However, i was able to find the one youre interested in because of his work with fugitive slaves and the underground railway, which is cited in the book.
The civil war brought to a climax the country s bitter division. When levi turned 21, he began his formal education. Bordewich is what the title claims to be an epic story about the darkest chapters of american history and the people who risked everything to right that wrong. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other incidents. A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies by gwenyth swain 9781575055527. Ten years ago, i had an opportunity to start my own business, a childrens book publishing company, and i did some soul. Rather than give her little daughter to that life, she killed it. Gwenyth swain is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers. Page 567 i thought the spirit she manifested was the same with that of our ancestors to whom we had erected the monument at bunker hill the spirit that would rather let us all go back to god than back to slavery. Bound for canaan share book recommendations with your. Reminiscences of levi coffin levi coffin, ben richmond on. In her first picture book, morrow creates an insightful narrative with.
One day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. He was an american abolitionist and president of the underground railroad. Discover book depositorys huge selection of levi coffin books online. Aug 31, 2009 omaley took some time recently to answer questions about her new book. Hallie then visits levi coffin, who says, it is right to listen to thy father. Coffin mean when he said to hallie, but thou has a conscience, child. Levi coffin coffin, levi, 17981877 the online books page. The reputed president of the underground railroad, and reminiscences. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other inc, and more on. May 05, 2014 instrumentality, and many other incidents. The twostory house is a modified federal style brick home. After an afternoon experiencing levi coffin house, tantalize your senses at pizza king 114 u. The man replied that it was to prevent him from escaping and returning to his wife and children. Levi coffin october 28, 1798 september 16, 1877 was an american quaker, republican.
Join facebook to connect with louis m wade jr and others you may know. Convinced that every person deserved to be free, levi began helping slaves escape to the north along the underground railroad, and during the following 40 years he was. Books for children ages 48 aunt harriet s underground railroad in the sky by faith ringgold illustrator, j. Levi coffins early struggles with slavery greensboro historical museum source. Friends schools are institutions that provide an education based on the beliefs and testimonies of the religious society of friends quakers. Dec 11, 2000 africanamerican children s books compiled by sally lodge 121100 carolrhoda children of the civil rights era jan. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Levi coffin writes of one mother and her two children in his book.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. History of levi coffin an the underground railroad youtube. A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies gwenyth swain, ralph l. Growing up in a quaker family in the south in 1830, levi coffin did not support slavery, but he was exposed to its atrocities. In this excerpt from reminiscences of levi coffin, first published in 1876, the quaker and abolitionist describes how he and his cousin vestal coffin began to aid fugitive slaves in. He worked hard to support his family and did all he could to support others. In 1864 he went to england to raise funds for the freedmen, and in 1867 he was a delegate to the international antislavery conference in paris. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the sl. Discuss the cover of the book and the many colors of the childrens faces. In fact, not enough information was given about the clever ways that people seized or were helped to their freedom. The book is a biography of levi coffin, and it goes into graphic detail about his memories of the mistreatment of slaves. Levi coffin and his wife are depicted in harriet beecher stowes uncle toms cabin. Book a hotel near levi coffin house, fountain city travelocity.
Levi coffin house fountain city, indiana atlas obscura. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful children s books with prime book box, a. The levi coffin house is featured in secret passages, episode 11. She had heard that canada was a place where all were free, and that by. Video short introduction by volunteer, janice mcquire. Buy reminiscences of levi coffin by levi coffin isbn. Advocated, and sold in his store, freelabor products not produced by slaves. Levi coffin students britannica kids homework help. Excerpt from reminiscences of levi coffin levi s own words tell you about the experience of running a station on the underground railroad. His funeral was held at the friends meeting house of cincinnati. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and m. Levi coffin has 22 books on goodreads with 163 ratings. Levi coffin, a quaker shopkeeper who lived in newport now fountain city, indiana. Biography of the reputed president of the underground railroad.
Authors research on abolitionist leads to adventure. Levi coffin, underground railroad ambassador african. Thank thee, child, coffin replied, grateful that she had. Breaking the bonds of slavery in ohio and indiana yannessa, mary ann on. Levi coffin biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. In 1821, with his cousin vestal, levi coffin ran a sunday school for blacks. This edition of levi coffins reminiscences has been edited and abridged to provide hours of entertaining family reading. Because of its tremendous detail, this book has been reprinted many times since it was written in 1878. Levi coffin house underground railroads grand central. See more ideas about underground railroad, childrens books and books. His autobiography, reminiscences of levi coffin 1876, contains much valuable information about american abolitionism. Coffin was known as a farmer, merchant and businessman when he was in indiana. A good night for freedom barbara olenyik morrow, author.
This source helped me better understand the life of levi coffin by giving me examples and explanations of what life would have been like in a way that was easy to understand. William still was born in shamong township, burlington county, new jersey, to sidney later renamed charity and levin still, both former slaves. Hearing that her children were to be sold away from her, she determined to take them with her and attempt to reach canada. His introduction places coffin in the wider abolitionist movement and provides background on the quaker faith thata motivated friends endeavors to find a nonviolent solution to the injustice of slavery. Contact us by trible library at cnu last updated mar 20, 2020 299 views this year library hours by trible library at cnu last updated mar 25, 2020 1199 views this year off campus access by trible library. A story about levi coffin is a revealing biography about a man who helped thousands of runaway slaves.
Levi coffin was born 28th october 1798, to levi coffin sr. Books by levi coffin author of reminiscences of levi coffin. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives who gained their. The epic story of the underground railroad, america s first civil rights movement by fergus m. I count among my many privileges the opportunity to serve as a docent at the greensboro historical museum, located in greensboro, north carolina. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad. The young levi received the bulk of his education at home, which proved to be good enough for coffin to find work as a teacher for several years. Margaret garner called peggy was an enslaved africanamerican woman in precivil war america who was notorious or celebrated for killing her own daughter rather than allowing the child to be returned to slavery. Reminiscences of levi coffin by levi coffin goodreads. These are some that are specifically about maryland. Levi coffin books list of books by author levi coffin. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. It was the original 1876 edition, and i found it very exciting holding this old book and hearing the voice that spoke from it, while knowing that many of the events described happened right there at that house.
Levi coffins early struggles with slavery beyond the. Stories of the underground railroad as told by levi coffin and william still. The bible, in bidding us to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, said nothing about color, and i should try to follow out the teachings of that good book. We have relatives in richmond, indiana, and always drove by the levi coffin house on our way there from our home in fort wayne. The children of tristram coffin were peter, tristram, elizabeth, james, john. Levi coffin 17981877, a quaker abolitionist, lived in newport now fountain city with his family 18261847. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad page images at moa help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. This article is a list of schools currently or historically associated with the society of friends, regardless of their current degree of affiliation. This edition of levi coffins reminiscences has been edited and. A story about levi coffin has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. He was born in guilford county, north carolina, in the united states. Breaking the bonds of slavery in ohio and indiana richmond, in.
It was written by the brother of my great great great grand uncle bethuel coffin. Levi s father educated his son at their pioneer home in guildford county, north carolina. In 1830s, coffin became the director of branch of second state bank of indiana called the richmond due to his major investment. Levi coffins most popular book is fleeing for freedom. Other things to do near levi coffin house in addition to levi coffin house, here is a list of addtional things in the region that you may want to do. Moved from north carolina because he and his wife, catharine, opposed slavery. Historical quaker figure inspires childrens book by jim schlosser staff writer. Levi coffin, dubbed president of the underground railroad by fellow abolitionists, was born in 1798 as the only son of seven children. Childrens books about social justice childrensbook. A twotime winner of a minnesota book award for childrens nonfiction, she loves.
The story of the levi coffin house summary the levi coffin house was an important station on the underground railroad because it was the home of levi and catharine coffin from 1839 to 1847 in newport now fountain city, indiana. Volunteersespecially tour guidesare an integral part of bringing levi and catharine coffin s story to life. Book resources there are many wonderful books about the underground railroad. Convinced that every person deserved to be free president of the underground railroad. Levi coffin, born october 28, 1798, new garden now in greensboro, north carolina, u.
A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies. This book simplifies a lot of the message about the underground railroad, its origins and its methods. Convinced that every person deserved to be free, levi began helping slaves escape to the north along the underground railroad, and during the following 40 years he was able to help over 3,000 people find freedom. This work presents an indepth look at the lifes work of levi coffin, the abolitionist who assisted thousands of slaves through the underground railroad. Describe what is happening on the cover illustration. The slaves friend, childrens periodical published by r. Levi coffin, noted as the president of the underground. Levi coffin coffin, levi, 17981877 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article coffin, levi, 17981877. Levi coffin was a quaker of strong beliefs, even when his own community expelled him. Historians consider reminiscences of levi coffin, published in 1876, among the best firsthand accounts of the underground railroad. This is a great book for 4th or 5th graders, because it allows an insight into what life was like for white people struggling to help free slaves in a time that looked down upon the helpers as much as the runaways. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the. He had strong opinions when it came to the freedom of slaves.
See all books authored by levi coffin, including reminiscences of levi coffin. In 1864 coffin went to england to raise funds for the freedmen, and in 1867 he was a delegate to the international antislavery conference in paris, france. Originally from north carolina, they were part of the states large. I used some of the stories about the slaves that levi coffin helped from this book.
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