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A Dissertation on Slavery: With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of It in the State of Virginia (1796)

A Dissertation on Slavery: With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of It in the State of Virginia (1796)

Tucker, St George

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ISBN10: 116170650X
ISBN13: 9781161706505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Dissertation On Slavery is a book written by St. George Tucker in 1796, which discusses the issue of slavery in the state of Virginia. The book presents a detailed analysis of the institution of slavery, its effects on society, and the moral and ethical implications of owning slaves. Tucker argues that slavery is a violation of natural law and that it is incompatible with the principles of the American Revolution.The book proposes a gradual abolition of slavery in Virginia, which would involve the emancipation of slaves over a period of time, and the provision of education and training to help them integrate into society as free citizens. Tucker also suggests that slave owners should be compensated for the loss of their property, and that a system of apprenticeships should be established to provide opportunities for former slaves to learn new skills and trades.The book is considered to be one of the earliest and most influential works on the subject of slavery in America. It provides a comprehensive and well-reasoned argument against the institution of slavery, and offers practical solutions for its abolition. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the moral and political debates surrounding slavery in the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

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