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An Essay on the Treatment and Conversion of African Slaves in the British Sugar Colonies (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Exploring a bold case for humane treatment and reform in the British sugar colonies. This book argues that slavery harms both body and soul and offers a practical path toward better treatment, gradual improvement, and a fairer society.
This work blends moral reflection with political economy, drawing on religious belief and practical experience in the West Indies. It presents careful arguments, challenges existing policy, and lays out a framework for how owners, legislators, and communities might change the system to benefit all involved.
- Why Sunday work and daily routines in slave labor raise ethical and health concerns
- How family ties, property, and fairness could reshape relationships between masters and enslaved people
- Policy ideas for gradual reform that protect workers while encouraging improved welfare
- A broader vision of liberty, faith, and responsibility shaping social and economic life
Ideal for readers of history, religious reform, and social ethics seeking a historical perspective on abolition-era thinking.
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Sugar cane plantations had operated across almost every island in the West Indies since the seventeenth century. Run by British planters, they relied on slavery as their main source of labour. A surgeon and Anglican minister, James Ramsay (1733–89) witnessed at first hand the exploitation of African slaves in Britain's West Indian colonies. Working there for over twenty years, as both a Christian missionary and a practising surgeon, he became keenly involved in the campaign to improve the welfare of slaves. This extended essay, first published in 1784, was an early and highly influential contribution to the anti-slavery movement, generating both enlightened acclaim and deep opposition. Analysing the relationships between slaves and their masters, discussing the role of slaves in society, and proposing various measures to improve their lives, this work remains a relevant text in Caribbean and colonial history.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and deeply troubling issue of slavery in the British colonies. The author meticulously examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of slavery, comparing its practices in different societies throughout history. He draws upon the wisdom of ancient philosophers and religious thinkers, as well as the laws and customs of various cultures to provide a nuanced perspective on the ethical and societal implications of this institution. The author explores the economic and social consequences of slavery, arguing that it ultimately undermines the very fabric of society. He further challenges the notion that Africans lack the capacity for intellectual and spiritual development, providing evidence for their innate potential. The book concludes with a plan for the moral and religious improvement of enslaved people, offering a compelling and urgent call for social justice. This powerful work stands as a testament to the enduring importance of fighting for the dignity and freedom of all people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331529620_0
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