Charles Sumner's Explanation In Reply To An Assault

Charles Sumner's Explanation In Reply To An Assault is a speech that was prepared by Charles Sumner for the United States Senate in March of 1871. The speech was delivered in response to an assault that had been made on Sumner by a fellow senator, Preston Brooks, in 1856. In the speech, Sumner defends himself against the accusations made by Brooks and explains his position on issues such as slavery and the rights of African Americans. The speech is a powerful defense of Sumner's beliefs and an important document in the history of the abolitionist movement in the United States. This edition of the speech was published in 1878 and includes an introduction by the editor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.