02437cam a22003373u 4500 70167 UtSlPG 20260610134625.0 m cr n 260607r20231805utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 94841976 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HT Anonymous The horrors of the Negro slavery existing in our West Indian islands : Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-28 Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Horrors of the Negro Slavery Existing in Our West Indian Islands" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book addresses the brutal realities of slavery as it existed in the West Indies, utilizing official documents and reports presented to the House of Commons to demonstrate the inhuman conditions faced by enslaved people. Its content serves as a poignant indictment of the practices and attitudes surrounding slavery during this period. The text recounts several harrowing examples of cruelty and violence inflicted upon enslaved individuals, as illustrated by the gruesome details of reported murders and mistreatment. It highlights specific cases reported by officials, showcasing the societal indifference to the lives of those enslaved. The author critiques the legal framework that failed to protect slaves and notes the lack of humanity among slave owners and the local legislative assemblies. Through its graphic illustrations of these horrid acts and systemic injustices, the work seeks to garner public awareness and challenge the prevailing justifications for the slave trade and the institution of slavery itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: J. Hatchard, 1805 Slavery -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain Enslaved persons -- West Indies -- Social conditions Slave trade -- West Indies, British https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70167 110910 110910