Title page from The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, vol. 9 (Poems)

Part of: The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, in 12 vols. (Fireside Edition). The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, vol. 9 (Poems)

Vol. 9 of the 12 volume Fireside edition of the works of Emerson.

Key Quotes

Colonies, Slavery & Abolition

But, lay hands on another To coin his labor and sweat, He goes in pawn for his victim For eternal years in debt. To-day unbind the captive, So only are ye unbound; Lift up a people from the dust, Trump of their rescue, sound! Pay ransom to the owner And fill the bag to the brim. Who is the owner?…