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100 1 _aBenezet, Anthony,
_d1713-1784
245 1 2 _aA caution to Great Britain and her colonies, in a short representation of the calamitous state of the enslaved Negroes in the British dominions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-17
508 _aRobert Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: None listed, 1784
653 _aSlavery -- United States -- Early works to 1800
653 _aSlavery -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68337
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