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America the Origin of Her Present Conflict; Her Prospect for the Slave, and Her Claim for Anti-Slavery Sympathy (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Massie, James William

 
9781330718179: America the Origin of Her Present Conflict; Her Prospect for the Slave, and Her Claim for Anti-Slavery Sympathy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

America the Origin of Her Present Conflict, and Her Claim for Anti-Slavery Sympathy offers a vivid, first‑hand look at Civil War–era America through the eyes of a visiting observer. This historical narrative blends travel, politics, and moral argument to illuminate the struggle over slavery and its far-reaching consequences.

From bustling northern cities to slave states, the book traces conversations, observations, and the lived realities of a nation in flux. It pairs descriptive scenes of places like St. Louis with reflections on abolitionist efforts, church influence, and the social costs of slavery. The author’s voice remains centered on empathy, justice, and the urgent call for universal freedom.


  • Ground-level portraits of 1860s American life, including cities, institutions, and the people shaping anti-slavery sentiment.

  • Witness accounts and personal encounters that reveal how slavery and war frame politics and faith.

  • Context on abolitionist networks, religious perspectives, and the human impact of emancipation.



Ideal for readers of historical nonfiction, civil rights history, and 19th‑century travel narratives seeking a grounded perspective on America’s conflict over slavery.

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