An Appeal To The Christian Women Of The South

By Angelina Emily Grimké

Book Overview

""An Appeal To The Christian Women Of The South"" is a book written by Angelina Emily Grimke, a white Southern woman who became an abolitionist and women's rights activist in the 19th century. In this book, Grimke addresses her fellow Christian women in the South, urging them to reconsider their support for slavery and to join the abolitionist movement. She argues that slavery is not only morally wrong but also harmful to society and to the souls of slave owners. Grimke also challenges the traditional gender roles and expectations imposed on women, calling for their education and empowerment. The book is a powerful call to action for Southern women to use their influence and privilege to fight for justice and equality. It was originally published in 1836 and is considered a landmark work in the history of abolitionism and feminism.Before going into an examination of the laws by which these servants were protected, I would just ask whether American slaves have become slaves in any of the ways in which the Hebrews became servants. Did they sell themselves into slavery and receive the purchase money into their own hands? No Did they become insolvent, and by their own imprudence subject themselves to be sold as slaves? No Did they steal the property of another, and were they sold to make restitution for their crimes? No Did their present masters, as an act of kindness, redeem them from some heathen tyrant to whom they had sold themselves in the dark hour of adversity? No 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: 1419106198
• ISBN13: 9781419106194
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"