A caution to Great Britain and her colonies, in a short representation of the…
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"A Caution to Great Britain and her colonies, in a short representation of the calametious state of the enslaved Negroes in the British dominions" by Ant. Benezet is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This deeply reflective work presents a passionate critique of the slave trade and the inhumane treatment of enslaved individuals in the British colonies. Benezet's aim is to raise awareness about the grave injustices faced by
enslaved Africans, arguing against the moral and ethical implications of slavery. The book outlines the horrific conditions endured by enslaved Africans, detailing their treatment on plantations and throughout the slave trade process itself, from capture in Africa to brutal transportation across the ocean. Benezet draws upon numerous accounts of cruelty, suffering, and degradation, illustrating the physical and emotional toll on these individuals. He argues that the practice is not only inhumane but is also a violation of the principles of Christianity and natural justice. The text serves as a fervent plea for reform, urging society to recognize the inherent rights and dignity of every human being, regardless of their race or status, and to take a stand against the institutionalized cruelty of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11025826 |
| Title | A caution to Great Britain and her colonies, in a short representation of the calamitous state of the enslaved Negroes in the British dominions |
| Original Publication | United States: None listed,1784. |
| Credits | Robert Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Slavery -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68337 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68337-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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