The Issue, Presented in a Series of Letters on Slavery Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- The Issue, Presented in a Series of Letters on Slavery Classic Reprint
- Author
- Rufus William Bailey
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330766075
- ISBN 13
- 9781330766071
- Item weight
- 246 grams
Public debate on slavery in letters from the South to the North
This historical collection examines the moral, political, and religious dimensions of slavery in America, revealing how early 19th‑century voices argued about emancipation, colonization, and the fate of the Union.
In these letters, readers encounter questions about what can be done, what ought to be done, and how faith informs the response. The author discusses practical paths, the limits of legislation, and the role of religious instruction, alongside critiques of opposing reform efforts. The volume shines a light on how pro‑slavery arguments interacted with abolitionist pressure, and how supporters framed duty, liberty, and public opinion.- Key debates on gradual emancipation, colonization, and the political limits of reform
- Arguments about the influence of religious instruction on enslaved people and owners
- Contours of southern attitudes toward reformers, ministers, and public opinion
- A window into 1830s American public discourse surrounding slavery, duty, and liberty
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