The Destiny of the Races of This Continent: An Address Delivered Before the Mercantile Library Association of Boston, Massachusetts, on the 26th of January, 1859 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank P. Blair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428971334 ISBN 13: 9780428971335

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Rethinking race, emigration, and liberty in a pivotal 19th‑century address.

This book presents a historical speech that argues for emancipation as a path to national renewal and outlines bold ideas for moving freed people to new homes in Central and South America, with attention to political and social implications.

This edition surveys the origins and aims of a reform movement, detailing proposals, debates, and the practical steps proposed to realize a rights‑based future. It situates the debate in the wider context of American politics, slavery, and international possibilities, while focusing on the logic and challenges of peaceful progress.

• Understand the central premise that freedom and equal rights are seen as key to restoring balance in the Union.
• Learn about proposed emigration schemes, the role of government, and the specifics offered to prospective settlers.
• Explore the friction between different political factions and how they imagined a new, continental strategy for liberty.
• See how advocates framed the outcome for both the United States and neighboring lands.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century political thought, abolitionist debates, and historical addresses that weigh policy options in a transforming era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428971334
• ISBN 13: 9780428971335
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 42