American Scenes, and Christian Slavery

American Scenes, and Christian Slavery

Ebenezer Davies

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781023044837
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Ebenezer Davies’ 'American Scenes, and Christian Slavery: A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States' offers a compelling first-hand account of 19th-century America and its profound moral contradiction: slavery. This powerful narrative, meticulously prepared for print republication, chronicles Davies’ travels through a nation grappling with the institution of slavery while professing Christian values.Davies’ observations provide invaluable insight into the social and political landscape of the United States during a pivotal era. His work serves as a vital historical document, shedding light on the complex realities of slavery and its impact on American society. Exploring themes of abolition, faith, and the enduring struggle for human rights, 'American Scenes, and Christian Slavery' remains a significant contribution to the understanding of this critical period in American history. Readers interested in the Civil War period, the history of slavery, or religious perspectives on social issues will find this book a thought-provoking and informative read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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