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) - Softcover
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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.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical, social, and political events that shaped the destiny of different races on the American continent. The author presents a powerful argument for the recognition and preservation of racial diversity, and for the end of slavery, which the author views as a blight upon the nation and an obstacle to its moral and economic progress. Drawing upon the experiences of Native Americans and African Americans, the author argues that the prosperity of the United States depends upon the equality and freedom of all its citizens, and that the country must confront its history of racial oppression in order to build a more just and equitable future. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331490579_0
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