A Southside View Of Slavery: Or Three Months At The South, In 1854
""A Southside View of Slavery: Or Three Months at the South, in 1854"" is a book written by Nehemiah Adams, an American Congregationalist minister and abolitionist. The book is a detailed account of Adams' travels through the southern states of the United States during the mid-19th century. Adams' primary purpose for his journey was to observe the institution of slavery, which was still legal in the southern states at the time. Throughout the book, Adams provides a firsthand account of the conditions and treatment of enslaved people, as well as the attitudes of slave owners and the wider southern society towards slavery. He describes the physical and emotional abuse suffered by enslaved people, their living conditions, and their daily routines. Adams also comments on the economic and political implications of slavery, including the ways in which it impacted the southern economy and society as a whole.Despite being a staunch abolitionist, Adams attempts to present a balanced view of slavery in the south. He acknowledges the complexities of the issue and the differing perspectives held by those on both sides of the debate. However, his overall conclusion is that slavery is a cruel and immoral institution that should be abolished immediately.""A Southside View of Slavery"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the realities of slavery in the United States during the mid-19th century. It is a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed in the name of slavery and the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.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.
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A Southside View Of Slavery: Or Three Months At The South, In 1854
""A Southside View of Slavery: Or Three Months at the South, in 1854"" is a book written by Nehemiah Adams, an American Congregationalist minister and abolitionist. The book is a detailed account of Adams' travels through the southern states of the United States during the mid-19th century. Adams' primary purpose for his journey was to observe the institution of slavery, which was still legal in the southern states at the time. Throughout the book, Adams provides a firsthand account of the conditions and treatment of enslaved people, as well as the attitudes of slave owners and the wider southern society towards slavery. He describes the physical and emotional abuse suffered by enslaved people, their living conditions, and their daily routines. Adams also comments on the economic and political implications of slavery, including the ways in which it impacted the southern economy and society as a whole.Despite being a staunch abolitionist, Adams attempts to present a balanced view of slavery in the south. He acknowledges the complexities of the issue and the differing perspectives held by those on both sides of the debate. However, his overall conclusion is that slavery is a cruel and immoral institution that should be abolished immediately.""A Southside View of Slavery"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the realities of slavery in the United States during the mid-19th century. It is a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed in the name of slavery and the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.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.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781163267196 |
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| Publisher: | Kessinger Publishing Company |
| Publication date: | 09/10/2010 |
| Pages: | 226 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.48(d) |
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