This groundbreaking study offers a detailed analysis of the Liberty and Free Soil parties in the American Northwest during the mid-nineteenth century. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped these parties' ideologies and platforms. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the fight for liberty and justice.

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