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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of the American abolitionist movement, offering a powerful and unsettling look at the brutal realities of slavery in the antebellum United States. Through a collection of firsthand accounts, speeches, and essays, the author exposes the barbarity of the slave trade and the hypocrisy of a nation claiming freedom while perpetuating oppression. The bookââ â¢s narrative unfolds through a range of poignant and disturbing narratives, including the harrowing massacre of free Black people at Blounts Fort in Florida. This massacre, orchestrated by the US government under the direction of President James Madison, serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which the slave power would go to maintain its grip on human beings. The author also explores the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which further entrenched the institution of slavery, making it a federal crime to aid escaping slaves. Through powerful descriptions of the Actââ â¢s implementation, the author sheds light on the moral compromises and complicity that existed throughout the North, illustrating the far-reaching and insidious nature of the system of human bondage. By highlighting the struggles of individuals and communities seeking freedom, the book illuminates the immense courage and resilience displayed by those who dared to challenge the prevailing social order. This powerful work offers a critical and unflinching examination of a dark period in American history, and serves as a testament to the enduring power of the abolitionist movement in the fight for human dignity. 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 9781332801145_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Autographs for FreedomThe Basis Of the American Constitu tion A Wish A Dialogue A time of Justice will come Hope and Confidence A Letter that speaks for itself On Freedom Mary Smith. An anti-slavery Re minisce. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147992176
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