Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 Various creator Chambers, Robert 1802-1871 Chambers, William 1800-1883 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461" by Various is a periodical journal written in the mid-19th century. This issue features a mix of historical narrative and contemporary commentary, with particular focus on social issues, literary discussions, and scientific explorations of the time. The journal’s contents reflect a keen interest in the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, the state of the working class, and scientific insights into various subjects, offering a window into societal values and struggles of the era. The beginning of the journal opens with a vivid account of a slave ship encounter by Her Majesty's steamship "Rattler". It details the oppressive atmosphere as the crew observes a suspicious American vessel, the "Lucy Ann", suspected of carrying slaves. The narrative captures the tension and ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in the naval patrol against the slave trade, culminating in the rescue of enslaved individuals who had suffered horrifically during their confinement. This striking depiction serves not only to inform readers of a pivotal historical moment but also critiques the inhumanity of the slave trade, highlighting the desperate struggle for freedom and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-01-12 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Periodicals AP Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24261 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24261 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133545.0 24261