The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign by Henry Charles Carey
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"The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign" by Henry Charles Carey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book examines the institution of slavery both in domestic contexts, particularly in the United States, and in foreign territories, focusing on its wide-ranging implications and the historical forces that sustain it. Carey aims to discuss why slavery persists and what can be done to eliminate it, delving into the moral, economic, and
social arguments surrounding this profound issue. At the start of the narrative, Carey emphasizes the pervasive nature of slavery, detailing various forms it takes around the world and highlighting the moral outrage it evokes, particularly in connection with the African slave trade. He presents a call to action from women in England to their American counterparts, urging them to recognize and combat the injustices faced by enslaved people. The text also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of slavery's historical roots and the socioeconomic systems that have allowed it to flourish. Carey's preface establishes a critical tone, suggesting that prevailing views may be misguided, and posits that understanding the true causes of slavery is essential for devising effective methods to abolish it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished |
| Credits | Produced by Andrea Ball, Carlo Traverso, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | Slavery |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Working class |
| Subject | Slave trade |
| Subject | Tariff -- United States |
| Subject | Labor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8000 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08000-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 22, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 837 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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