Memoir Of The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Who Was Murdered In Defense Of The Liberty Of The Press (1838) is a non-fiction book written by Joseph Cammet Lovejoy. The book is a tribute to the life and work of Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, a journalist and abolitionist who was murdered in Alton, Illinois, in 1837. The book chronicles Lovejoy's life, from his early years as a Presbyterian minister to his work as a newspaper editor and his eventual death at the hands of a pro-slavery mob. The book also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Lovejoy's murder, including the controversy surrounding his anti-slavery editorials and the violent clashes that occurred between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Alton. Memoir Of The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy, Who Was Murdered In Defense Of The Liberty Of The Press is a powerful and moving tribute to a man who gave his life in defense of freedom of speech and the abolitionist cause.At Alton, Illinois, Nov. 7, 1837.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.