The Lesson of the Hour

<p><i>The Lesson of the Hour</i> is a powerful lecture delivered by Wendell Phillips on November 1 1859 in Brooklyn New York. This compelling speech presented here in Volume 2 delves into the life and actions of John Brown the controversial abolitionist. Phillips a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement offers a nuanced perspective on Brown's motivations and the impact of his raid on Harpers Ferry.</p><p>Phillips argues that Brown's actions though deemed radical by some were a necessary catalyst for change in a nation deeply divided by slavery. The lecture examines the moral complexities of the era challenging audiences to confront the injustices of slavery and consider the price of freedom. The Lesson of the Hour remains a significant historical document providing insight into the passionate debates surrounding slavery and the individuals who risked everything to fight against it. This lecture offers invaluable context for understanding the social and political climate leading up to the Civil War.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>