A Letter To The Governors, Legislatures, And Proprietors Of Plantations, In The British West-India Islands (1808)

By Beilby Porteus

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Governors, Legislatures, And Proprietors Of Plantations, In The British West-India Islands"" is a historical book written by Beilby Porteus in 1808. The book is a letter addressed to the governors, legislators, and proprietors of plantations in the British West-India Islands, discussing the issue of slavery and the slave trade. Porteus was a bishop of the Church of England, and he used his position to advocate for the abolition of slavery. In the book, he argues that slavery is morally wrong and that it is the duty of Christians to work towards its abolition. He also discusses the economic benefits of abolishing slavery and suggests that the British government should compensate slave owners for their loss. The book is a significant historical document that sheds light on the debate over slavery and the abolitionist movement in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for freedom and equality.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143673665X
• ISBN13: 9781436736657
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"