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100 1 _aCarey, John L.,
_d-1852
245 1 0 _aSlavery in Maryland briefly considered
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-12
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Slavery in Maryland Briefly Considered" by John L. Carey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities of slavery in Maryland, addressing both its social implications and economic consequences. The author presents a critique of the institution while engaging with the societal attitudes toward slavery during a time of significant debate over emancipation. At the start of the text, the author introduces a correspondence with Dr. R. S. Stewart discussing the pressing issues surrounding slavery in Maryland and how the topic warrants public attention, especially amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections. Carey expresses a belief that slaveholders, including himself, recognize the necessity for conversation on emancipation, which is described as a topic long enveloped in secrecy and taboo. He indicates a desire to explore the issue thoughtfully, aiming to unearth truths rather than instigate conflict, while hinting at potential pathways toward gradual emancipation. This establishes a foundation for an analytical yet empathetic exploration of one of America's most contentious social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: John Murphy, 1845
653 _aSlavery -- Maryland
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68731
999 _c109535
_d109535