Gilbert Francklyn
''An Answer To Mr. Clarksons Essay On The Slavery And Commerce Of Human Species, Particularly The African'' is a book written by Gilbert Francklyn in 1789. The book is a response to an essay written by Thomas Clarkson, which was titled ''An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African.'' In his response, Francklyn argues against Clarkson’s assertions that the African slave trade was morally wrong and should be abolished. Francklyn argues that slavery has been a part of human history for centuries and that it is a natural part of the human condition. He also argues that the slave trade is necessary for the economic survival of many countries, including Britain.Francklyn’s book is a defense of the slave trade, and he argues that it is a necessary evil in the modern world. He also argues that the African slaves are better off being slaves than they would be if they were left to their own devices in Africa.Overall, ''An Answer To Mr. Clarksons Essay On The Slavery And Commerce Of Human Species, Particularly The African'' is a controversial book that defends the practice of slavery and argues against the abolitionist movement. It provides a unique perspective on the slave trade and is an important historical document for understanding the attitudes of people during this time period.In A Series Of Letters From A Gentleman In Jamaica, To His Friend In London.This scarce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.
