Correspondence Between F. H. Elmore And James G. Birney (1838)

By Franklin Harper Elmore

Book Overview

The book ""Correspondence Between F. H. Elmore And James G. Birney (1838)"" is a collection of letters exchanged between Franklin Harper Elmore and James Gillespie Birney in 1838. Elmore was a wealthy planter and politician from South Carolina, while Birney was an abolitionist and political leader from Kentucky. The letters cover a range of topics related to slavery, politics, and the economy, and provide a glimpse into the heated debates of the time. The correspondence begins with a letter from Elmore to Birney, in which Elmore defends the institution of slavery and argues that it is necessary for the economic prosperity of the South. Birney responds with a passionate argument against slavery, citing moral and ethical reasons for its abolition. The two men continue to exchange letters, each attempting to persuade the other of their viewpoint. The book provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time, and the debates that would eventually lead to the Civil War.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: 1436814626
• ISBN13: 9781436814621
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"