A View Of The Present State Of The African Slave Trade (1824)

By Religious Society of Friends and Religious Society of Pennsylvania

Book Overview

A View Of The Present State Of The African Slave Trade is a book written by the Religious Society of Friends in 1824. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the African slave trade during the early 19th century, examining the practices and conditions of the trade, as well as its impact on the African continent and its people.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the slave trade. The first section provides an overview of the history of the trade, tracing its origins to the 15th century and its development over time. The second section examines the methods used to capture and transport slaves, including the brutal tactics employed by slave traders.The third section of the book focuses on the conditions of slavery, describing the inhumane treatment of slaves and the harsh living conditions they endured. The fourth section explores the economic impact of the slave trade, examining its role in the global economy and the profits made by slave traders and plantation owners.The final section of the book discusses the efforts to abolish the slave trade, including the work of the Religious Society of Friends and other abolitionist organizations. The book provides a powerful indictment of the slave trade and its impact on African societies, and serves as a testament to the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice.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: 143702999X
• ISBN13: 9781437029994
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"