The American Slave Trade: An Account Of Its Origin, Growth And Suppression

The American Slave Trade: An Account Of Its Origin, Growth And Suppression by John Randolph Spears is a comprehensive historical account of the slave trade in America. The book traces the origins of slavery in America, the growth of the slave trade, and the eventual suppression of the practice.Spears explores the economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the growth of the slave trade, including the demand for labor in the agricultural and industrial sectors. He also examines the role of slavery in the development of the American economy and the impact it had on the lives of enslaved people.The book provides a detailed analysis of the various laws and policies that were enacted to regulate the slave trade, including the international slave trade and the domestic trade. Spears also discusses the efforts of abolitionists and other activists who worked to end slavery in America.Overall, The American Slave Trade offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the darkest periods in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and legacy of slavery in America.Earliest Days, Old Time Slavers And Ships, When Voyages Went Awry, The Slaver And Her Outfit, On The Slave-Coast, The Middle Passage, The Slavers' Profit, Slaver Legislation In The American Colonies, Early Work For Extirpation, Slavers Outlawed, Earlier Smugglers, Slavers Declared Pirates, Suppressing The Trade, The Navy And The Slave-Trade, Free-Negro Colonies And The Slave-Trade, Coastwise Slave Ships, The Amistad, Latter Day Slave Smugglers, And When The End Came.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.

Spears served for 15 years as a reporter for the New York Sun.