The Negro Labor: Question (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483549999: The Negro Labor: Question (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483549991 ISBN 13: 9780483549999

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A powerful early argument for rethinking liberty, labor, and the fate of African people in a modern society.

This edition lays out a case that justice and progress depend on practical action now.

The book argues that true freedom grows with social progress and the responsible use of labor. It contrasts sentimental talk of natural rights with a vision of civil society where the welfare of all depends on tangible reforms and practical measures. It makes a case for converting vague ideals into policies that promote civilization, industry, and faith through organized, humane, and lawful employment of African workers.

Readers will see how the text draws on religious and philosophical sources to frame a controversial proposal: that the current system must change, and that leadership from statesmen, philanthropists, and clergy is needed to organize a humane, productive approach to labor in a civilized society.

Defines liberty as progress and the growth of knowledge, not mere wild freedom.
Distinguishes between servitude and slavery, arguing for a system of managed labor under law.
Connects Christian duty and humanitarian goals to a plan for elevating the African population through work.

Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century debates on slavery, race, religion, and policy, and for those seeking context on how early reformers framed labor and liberty.

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