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_aLawrence, John, _d1824-1889 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Slavery Question |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-10-05 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by deaurider, Paul Clark 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"The Slavery Question" by John Lawrence is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book discusses the moral, political, and religious implications of American slavery, emphasizing the necessity for abolition and the urgent call for ethical consideration regarding human rights. It explores the severe injustices endured by enslaved individuals, aiming to awaken the conscience of the readers regarding the plight of three million slaves in the United States. At the start of the text, the author presents a passionate preface outlining the deep moral crisis posed by slavery in America, condemning it as a profound iniquity that corrupts the nation and its moral fabric. He articulates the complexities of slavery, from its origins in the African slave trade to its legal and societal implications, emphasizing the denial of basic human rights and family bonds for enslaved individuals. Lawrence’s tone is both urgent and accusatory, appealing to readers' emotions and urging collective action against this unjust institution. He firmly believes that a true understanding of slavery can mobilize the moral and political power of ordinary citizens in the fight for liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery and the church | ||
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