02150cam a22003133u 4500 24613 UtSlPG 20260610133550.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Merriam, George Spring, 1843-1914 The Negro and the Nation : A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-14 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Negro and the Nation" by George Spring Merriam is a historical account written in the early 20th century that examines the complex history of American slavery and the movement towards the emancipation and enfranchisement of enslaved people. The book likely delves into the various sociopolitical dynamics that influenced the institution of slavery, including the roles of key figures and events in American history. The opening of the book introduces readers to an anecdote involving an encounter between an English traveler and General George Washington, offering a perspective on Washington's views on slavery. Merriam establishes a foundation for understanding how slavery developed in America, tracing its roots from European colonization to the later struggles for rights and emancipation. The narrative emphasizes the contradiction between America's professed ideals of liberty and the realities of slavery, setting the stage for deeper analysis of the moral, economic, and political factors that perpetuated the institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans -- History Slavery -- United States -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24613 65614 65614