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_aSleigh, W. W. _q(William Willcocks), _d1796- |
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_aAbolitionism Exposed! : _bProving the the Principles of Abolitionism are Injurious to the Slaves Themselves, Destructive to This Nation, and Contrary to the Express Commands of God |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-02-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Abolitionism Exposed!" by W. W. Sleigh is a provocative treatise written in the mid-19th century. This book argues vehemently against the abolitionist movement, claiming that its principles are not only detrimental to enslaved individuals but also threaten the fabric of the nation. Sleigh's work aims to defend the practice of slavery by asserting that it can coexist with Christian morality. The opening of the text serves as a preamble to Sleigh’s arguments, where he outlines the perceived dangers of abolitionism and its implications. He discusses the complex definitions of concepts like "liberty" and "slavery," suggesting that the abolitionist rhetoric oversimplifies and distorts these ideas. The author emphasizes the risks associated with immediate emancipation, citing potential chaos and suffering among newly freed individuals who may lack the skills and resources to thrive on their own. By framing his discourse in a blend of moral, theological, and socio-political arguments, Sleigh sets the stage for his forthcoming assertions against the abolitionist movement and their alleged motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Colonization | ||
| 653 | _aAbolitionists | ||
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