Address Of The New York City Anti-Slavery Society To The People Of The City Of New York (1833)

By New York City Anti-Slavery Society

Book Overview

The book ""Address Of The New York City Anti-Slavery Society To The People Of The City Of New York"" was first published in 1833 by the New York City Anti-Slavery Society. The book is a powerful and impassioned plea for the abolition of slavery in the United States, particularly in the city of New York. The authors, who include prominent abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison and Arthur Tappan, argue that slavery is a moral and social evil that must be eradicated in order to uphold the principles of freedom and justice upon which the nation was founded.The book begins with a brief history of slavery in the United States, highlighting the injustices and atrocities that have been committed against enslaved people. It then goes on to argue that slavery is not only a violation of human rights, but also a threat to the economic and political stability of the country. The authors contend that slavery undermines the labor market, stifles innovation and progress, and perpetuates inequality and injustice.The book also addresses the arguments of those who defend slavery, including the idea that it is a necessary evil or that it is justified by religious or moral principles. The authors refute these arguments and call upon the people of New York to take a stand against slavery and work towards its abolition.Overall, ""Address Of The New York City Anti-Slavery Society To The People Of The City Of New York"" is a powerful and influential work that helped to galvanize the abolitionist movement in the United States. It remains an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for freedom and justice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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: 1163927333
• ISBN13: 9781163927335
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"