The horrors of the Negro slavery existing in our West Indian islands by Anonymous
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"The Horrors of the Negro Slavery Existing in Our West Indian Islands" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book addresses the brutal realities of slavery as it existed in the West Indies, utilizing official documents and reports presented to the House of Commons to demonstrate the inhuman conditions faced by enslaved people. Its content serves as a poignant indictment of the practices and attitudes surrounding
slavery during this period. The text recounts several harrowing examples of cruelty and violence inflicted upon enslaved individuals, as illustrated by the gruesome details of reported murders and mistreatment. It highlights specific cases reported by officials, showcasing the societal indifference to the lives of those enslaved. The author critiques the legal framework that failed to protect slaves and notes the lack of humanity among slave owners and the local legislative assemblies. Through its graphic illustrations of these horrid acts and systemic injustices, the work seeks to garner public awareness and challenge the prevailing justifications for the slave trade and the institution of slavery itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 94841976 |
| Title |
The horrors of the Negro slavery existing in our West Indian islands irrefragably demonstrated from official documents recently presented to the House of Commons |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: J. Hatchard, 1805. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Slavery -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- West Indies -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Slave trade -- West Indies, British |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70167 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70167-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 268 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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