Report of the Select Committee on Emancipation and Colonization, 1862

Dumond Collection United States Congress; House; Select Committee on Emancipation and Colonization

ISBN 10: 1331216141 / ISBN 13: 9781331216148

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the emancipation and colonization of African slaves and the political dynamics surrounding these efforts. The author analyzes the perspectives of various stakeholders, including statesmen, politicians, and social activists, and explores the impact of the abolitionist movement on the institution of slavery. The book not only delves into the complexities of racial and social inequality but also highlights the broader historical context surrounding these issues. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the struggle for freedom and equality in the face of entrenched social structures and offers insights into the lasting legacy of slavery and the ongoing fight for racial justice. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331216148_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report of the Select Committee on Emancipation and Colonization, 1862
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331216141
• ISBN 13: 9781331216148
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of The Americas

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Synopsis

Unlock a window into 19th‑century debates on emancipation and colonization with a detailed, primary‑source view of the Americas. This edition presents the report in full, including data, observations, and reflections that shaped policy discussions of its era.

Readers will encounter the geographic and economic landscape described for Central and South America, as well as hard facts about populations, territories, and the strategic value of regions like Chiriqui. The text blends narrative notes with statistical tables and historical extracts to illuminate how emancipation, colonization, and transatlantic trade intersected with real places and resources.

The material offers a concrete glimpse into the era’s thinking about migration, race, and empire. It includes firsthand descriptions of land, climate, flora, and potential routes that observers hoped would promote commerce and influence political decisions.

• Geographic profiles of Central and South American regions, including population estimates and transit routes.


• Descriptions of natural resources, climate, and agricultural potential in the Chiriqui area and surrounding isthmus.


• Historical extracts and commentary that trace the roots of colonialism and the slave trade’s legacy in the Americas.


• Context for the era’s debates on emancipation, colonization, and the future of national development.

Ideal for readers seeking primary‑source insight into emancipation debates, 19th‑century geography, and the historical framing of colonization policy.