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LoC No.: 92838797
Title: American Dangers and Duties
Series Title: Tracts for the Times, Vol. 2, Whole No. 24, No. 12
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Donald Cummings, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "American Dangers and Duties" by Rev. A. D. Mayo is an insightful periodical published in the early 1860s that examines the pressing moral and political issues facing America during a turbulent time, specifically the 1860s, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. The book delves into the dangers posed by slavery and the moral responsibilities of Northern society in protecting and promoting a Christian civilization rooted in liberty and justice. It calls readers to reflect on their roles in upholding these values as the nation grapples with its identity and future. In this work, Mayo argues that the North has a paramount duty to preserve its commitment to freedom while safeguarding the rights of Southern individuals against the oppressive slave power. He illustrates the historical context of American society, detailing the conflict between Northern ideals of democracy and Southern aristocratic values. The book discusses the necessity for Northern citizens to resist the temptation of submission to the demands of the slaveholding states and to instead maintain a vigorous devotion to liberty. Through thorough analysis and impassioned rhetoric, Mayo encourages his readers to recognize their national responsibilities and continue advocating for a society rooted in Christian principles and egalitarianism, ensuring that freedom and justice prevail in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mayo, A. D. (Amory Dwight), 1823-1907
EBook No.: 65452
Published: May 26, 2021
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- United States -- History
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 92838797
Title: American Dangers and Duties
Series Title: Tracts for the Times, Vol. 2, Whole No. 24, No. 12
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Donald Cummings, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "American Dangers and Duties" by Rev. A. D. Mayo is an insightful periodical published in the early 1860s that examines the pressing moral and political issues facing America during a turbulent time, specifically the 1860s, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. The book delves into the dangers posed by slavery and the moral responsibilities of Northern society in protecting and promoting a Christian civilization rooted in liberty and justice. It calls readers to reflect on their roles in upholding these values as the nation grapples with its identity and future. In this work, Mayo argues that the North has a paramount duty to preserve its commitment to freedom while safeguarding the rights of Southern individuals against the oppressive slave power. He illustrates the historical context of American society, detailing the conflict between Northern ideals of democracy and Southern aristocratic values. The book discusses the necessity for Northern citizens to resist the temptation of submission to the demands of the slaveholding states and to instead maintain a vigorous devotion to liberty. Through thorough analysis and impassioned rhetoric, Mayo encourages his readers to recognize their national responsibilities and continue advocating for a society rooted in Christian principles and egalitarianism, ensuring that freedom and justice prevail in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mayo, A. D. (Amory Dwight), 1823-1907
EBook No.: 65452
Published: May 26, 2021
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- United States -- History
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.