Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery and Lincoln

Focusing on the life of abolitionist Charles Volney Dyer from 1835 to 1865, this work highlights the crucial contributions of Chicago's abolitionists in the broader struggle against slavery. It showcases the various individuals and pivotal actions that collectively advanced the cause, illustrating the city's significant impact in the fight for emancipation and the eventual end of slavery.