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Title: Slavery

Note: Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Slavery" by J. L. Baker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, around the time of significant tensions regarding slavery in the United States. The book reflects on the institution of slavery, its implications, and the dynamics between different races as it seeks to analyze the circumstances that lead to civil unrest, particularly in light of events like John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. Baker posits a controversial view that considers racial differences, societal roles, and the perceived benefits of slavery for both the enslaved and the enslaver. In "Slavery," Baker argues that the institution is deeply ingrained in the socio-political fabric of America and examines the consequences of emancipation on both slave and free populations. He presents a dichotomy between the perceived happiness of enslaved individuals under their masters versus the struggles they would face if suddenly freed, highlighting his belief in inherent racial inferiority and the inability of African Americans to coexist equally in society. The book discusses various historical arguments regarding race, culture, and governance, insisting that without strong guidance and support, freed blacks would likely revert to a less civilized state. Baker's views reflect the prevailing attitudes of his time, making the text both a product of its historical context and a contentious examination of slavery's legacy in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baker, James L. (James Loring), 1813-1886

EBook No.: 53904

Published: Jan 7, 2017

Downloads: 25

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States -- Controversial literature

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: Slavery -- United States -- Justification

Subject: Racially mixed people

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Slavery

Note: Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Slavery" by J. L. Baker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, around the time of significant tensions regarding slavery in the United States. The book reflects on the institution of slavery, its implications, and the dynamics between different races as it seeks to analyze the circumstances that lead to civil unrest, particularly in light of events like John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. Baker posits a controversial view that considers racial differences, societal roles, and the perceived benefits of slavery for both the enslaved and the enslaver. In "Slavery," Baker argues that the institution is deeply ingrained in the socio-political fabric of America and examines the consequences of emancipation on both slave and free populations. He presents a dichotomy between the perceived happiness of enslaved individuals under their masters versus the struggles they would face if suddenly freed, highlighting his belief in inherent racial inferiority and the inability of African Americans to coexist equally in society. The book discusses various historical arguments regarding race, culture, and governance, insisting that without strong guidance and support, freed blacks would likely revert to a less civilized state. Baker's views reflect the prevailing attitudes of his time, making the text both a product of its historical context and a contentious examination of slavery's legacy in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baker, James L. (James Loring), 1813-1886

EBook No.: 53904

Published: Jan 7, 2017

Downloads: 25

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States -- Controversial literature

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: Slavery -- United States -- Justification

Subject: Racially mixed people

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.