Life and Times of Wendell Phillips

This volume offers a biographical account of the famous American abolitionist, Wendell Phillips, opening with the ancestry of the Phillips family and the background of Wendell’s parents. The first few chapters of this work detail Wendell’s early life, following his educational career from the Boston Latin School to Harvard College, and eventually law school. Following his graduation from law school, the book delves into Wendell’s political and philosophical beliefs, thoroughly documenting his involvement in the anti-slavery movement as well as his advocacy for women’s suffrage. Covering all aspects of Wendell’s life, this publication provides a comprehensive understanding of his personal and professional journey. The author closes this work with a collection of eulogies and tributes to the influential figure.

George Lowell Austin

(1893), 2025, 5.5" x 8.5", paper, index, 448 pp.

ISBN: 9780788441271

101-A4127