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Author Coffin, Joshua, 1792-1864
Title An account of some of the principal slave insurrections, and others, which have occured, or been attempted, in the United States and elsewhere, during the last two centuries.
Note Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Thanks to The University of Michigan's Making of America online book collection (http: //www.hti.umich.edu/m/moa/)
Summary "An account of some of the principal slave insurrections, and others, which have occurred, or been attempted, in the United States and elsewhere, during the last two centuries" by Joshua Coffin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It presents an extensive examination of slave uprisings, primarily in the United States, over the previous two hundred years and discusses the socio-political implications of slavery and insurrections. The book is intended to shine a light on the dangers of slavery and advocate for immediate emancipation. In this work, Coffin meticulously details various insurrections, presenting both well-known events and lesser-known attempts at rebellion. He provides an overview of significant revolts such as those in St. Domingo, Virginia, and Nat Turner's rebellion, and he highlights the motivations behind these uprisings, which stemmed from the profound desire for freedom among enslaved populations. Coffin argues against the notion that emancipation would lead to chaos, instead supporting the view that freedom and immediate abolition are the solutions to the dangers posed by slavery. Through historical examples and a moral lens, he conveys the urgency of addressing these issues in order to prevent further bloodshed and suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Slave insurrections -- United States
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EBook-No. 18601
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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