Abolitionism Exposed: Proving That the Principles of Abolitionism Are Injurious to the Slaves Themselves, Destructive to This Nation, and Contrary to the Express Commands of God (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Willcocks Sleigh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428812139 ISBN 13: 9780428812133

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unflinching arguments confront the abolition debate, showing how rhetoric can shape views on slavery and liberty.

This book argues that abolitionism harms the very people it aims to help and distracts from the root issues surrounding slavery and national unity.

Written as a polemic from a pro-colonization perspective, it contrasts abolition with colonization as a method to address slave trade and emancipation. The author voices skepticism about quick fixes, urging readers to weigh evidence, motives, and the broader impact on families, faith, and civil society.

• Defines terms like liberty and slavery in the context of practice versus rhetoric.
• Pairs arguments about cruelty with testimonies from slaveholders and observers, aiming to separate abuse from the system itself.
• Highlights the Colonization Society’s goals and its claimed progress against the slave trade.
• Encourages readers to examine motives behind abolitionist advocacy and the effects of policy on future emancipation.

Ideal for readers of historical debates on slavery, emancipation, and the moral limits of reform movements.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428812139
• ISBN 13: 9780428812133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 98