| Creator |
American Anti-Slavery Society |
| Title |
The Anti-Slavery Record, Volume 1, No. 7
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| Original Publication |
United States: R. G. Williams,1835.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Anti-Slavery Record, Volume 1, No. 7" by the American Anti-Slavery Society is a historical collection of articles and reports written in the early 19th century, specifically July 1835. This publication delves into the harrowing realities of slavery and the injustices faced by enslaved individuals in America, serving as a platform for anti-slavery advocacy and raising awareness of human rights violations. The book contains various narratives and testimonies highlighting the brutal experiences of fugitive slaves, such as Stephen Downing and Francis Smith, who encountered abduction and oppressive circumstances despite their previous attempts to find freedom. It discusses the moral and ethical implications of slavery, reports on the horrors of the slave trade, and emphasizes that slavery is fundamentally a sin, stripping individuals of their humanity and rights. Additionally, it critiques colonization efforts, suggesting that such plans are often veiled attempts at expulsion rather than genuine solutions to the issue of slavery. Through powerful testimonials and fervent appeals, this volume underscores the urgent need for abolition and the moral imperative to rectify these injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Antislavery movements -- United States -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Slavery -- United States -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68042 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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