This collection brings together all of Charles Follen's greatest works, including his groundbreaking essays on abolitionism, women's rights, and education. Follen was a major figure in the early American abolitionist movement, and his writings continue to have a powerful impact on American political thought. This edition also includes a memoir of Follen's life by his wife, Eliza Lee Cabot Follen, providing unique insight into this fascinating historical figure. 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 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. 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.