Four Essays On Colonial Slavery (1831)

By John Jeremie

Book Overview

""Four Essays on Colonial Slavery"" is a collection of four essays written by John Jeremie in 1831, discussing the issue of colonial slavery in the British colonies. Jeremie was a British lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General and Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago. In the first essay, Jeremie examines the legal and moral arguments for and against slavery, concluding that it is morally wrong and should be abolished. The second essay discusses the economic impact of slavery on the colonies and argues that it is not as profitable as slave owners claim. The third essay explores the conditions of slavery and the treatment of slaves, arguing that they are treated inhumanely and that their rights should be protected. Finally, the fourth essay discusses the role of the British government in ending slavery and argues that it is their duty to do so. Overall, ""Four Essays on Colonial Slavery"" provides a comprehensive analysis of the issue of colonial slavery and argues for its abolition.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: 1164650491
• ISBN13: 9781164650492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"