Anti-slavery catechism by Lydia Maria Child
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| Author | Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 |
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| LoC No. | 11006646 |
| Title | Anti-slavery catechism |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Whipple,1839. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Anti-slavery catechism" by Lydia Maria Child is a significant treatise advocating for the abolition of slavery, composed in the early 19th century during a pivotal time in American history. The book is structured as a catechism, presenting questions and answers addressing various aspects and moral implications of slavery. As an informative and persuasive work, it aims to enlighten readers on the injustices faced by enslaved individuals and argues strongly for their emancipation. The content of the book systematically dismantles pro-slavery arguments while providing evidence of the brutal realities of slavery. Through a series of dialogues, Child explores the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals and society as a whole regarding the institution of slavery, portraying it as fundamentally opposed to Christian values and human rights. She shares compelling anecdotes, statistics, and the testimonies of slaveholders and abolitionists alike to illustrate the true nature of slavery and the urgent need for its eradication. Child's passionate commitment to the cause of abolition is evident, as she challenges readers to confront their complicity and consider the far-reaching consequences of slavery on both enslaved individuals and the moral fabric of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69376 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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