A Southside View Of Slavery

''A Southside View of Slavery: Or Three Months at the South, in 1854'' is a book written by Nehemiah Adams, which provides a firsthand account of the author’s travels to the Southern United States in 1854. The book is a detailed and insightful examination of the institution of slavery in the South during the mid-19th century. Adams, a prominent New England pastor, traveled to the South with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the social and economic systems that supported slavery. He spent three months traveling through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana, visiting plantations, speaking with slave owners and slaves, and attending religious services. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in the South, including the social and economic conditions of slavery, the treatment of slaves, the religious beliefs of slave owners and slaves, and the role of the church in supporting slavery. Adams provides a nuanced and complex view of slavery, acknowledging its brutality and inhumanity while also recognizing the ways in which it was deeply embedded in Southern society and culture. Throughout the book, Adams is careful to document his observations and provide evidence to support his claims. He also includes numerous anecdotes and personal stories that help to bring the people and places he encountered to life. Overall, ''A Southside View of Slavery'' is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on slavery in the South during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this dark period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.