Excerpt from The Practicability of the Abolition of Slavery: A Lecture, Delivered at the Lyceum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, February, 1831
The question which I have been requested to consider, is, perhaps, the most momentous that concerns the human race.
My condition entitles me to assign defect of sight as an apology for the imperfection, and especially the ill arrange ment of the argument which I shall present.
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Excerpt from The Practicability of the Abolition of Slavery: A Lecture, Delivered at the Lyceum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, February, 1831
The question which I have been requested to consider, is, perhaps, the most momentous that concerns the human race.
My condition entitles me to assign defect of sight as an apology for the imperfection, and especially the ill arrange ment of the argument which I shall present.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Practicability of the Abolition of Slavery: A Lecture, Delivered at the Lyceum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, February, 1831
The question which I have been requested to consider, is, perhaps, the most momentous that concerns the human race.
My condition entitles me to assign defect of sight as an apology for the imperfection, and especially the ill arrangement of the argument which I shall present.
Is it possible to abolish African Slavery in this country; or, in other words, is the perpetual subjugation of the African race the necessary result of the condition of human nature?
The question should be considered calmly and philosophically. We should not be misled by our passions or our sympathies. In attempting to obtain justice for some, we should not do injustice to others.
We in the North are reproached for our interference with this subject, even by remonstrance or advice. We are told, with more apparent than real justice, that freemen, who know not the state of slavery by personal residence, or long observation, are unable to estimate its true condition, or the capacity of slaves for emancipation.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the weighty question of slavery's abolition in the United States. The author argues that it is a necessary step toward fulfilling the nation's promise of equality and justice for all. The text explores the historical roots of slavery, the justifications put forth for it, and the devastating impact it has had on the lives of African Americans. The author provides evidence to debunk the myth of African inferiority and argues that the degradation experienced by enslaved people is a direct result of their subjugation, not inherent characteristics. The book also examines the economic and social consequences of emancipation, arguing that it would ultimately benefit the entire nation. Ultimately, the author's insights challenge readers to confront the legacy of slavery and work towards a more just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331237273_0
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