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Remarks Upon Slavery And The Slave Trade: Addressed To Henry Clay (1859)

Remarks Upon Slavery And The Slave Trade: Addressed To Henry Clay (1859)

A. Slave Holder

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1164818929
ISBN13: 9781164818922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Remarks Upon Slavery And The Slave Trade: Addressed To Henry Clay is a book written by a slave holder in 1859. The book is a collection of essays and letters that discuss the issue of slavery and the slave trade in the United States. The author addresses the book to Henry Clay, a prominent politician and statesman who was known for his views on slavery and his efforts to find a compromise solution to the issue.The author argues that slavery is a necessary institution for the economic prosperity of the South and that it is a humane system that benefits both the slave and the slaveholder. The author also defends the slave trade, arguing that it is a legitimate and necessary business that provides a valuable service to the South.However, the author also acknowledges that slavery is a controversial issue that has divided the nation and caused much suffering and strife. The author calls for a rational and compassionate approach to the issue, and urges Henry Clay and other politicians to seek a peaceful and just resolution to the problem of slavery.Overall, Remarks Upon Slavery And The Slave Trade is a thought-provoking and controversial book that provides insight into the mindset of a slave holder in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the struggle for civil rights in 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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