Second Letter to the Freeholders of the County of York, on Negro Slavery: Being an Inquiry Into the Claims of the West Indians for Equitable Compensation

By Robert Wilmot Horton and Robert Wilmot Horton Sir

Book Overview

""Second Letter to the Freeholders of the County of York, on Negro Slavery: Being an Inquiry into the Claims of the West Indians"" is a book written by Robert Wilmot Horton in 1830. The book is a sequel to the first letter written by the author on the same subject. In this book, Horton delves deeper into the issue of slavery and its impact on the West Indian economy. He examines the claims made by the West Indian plantation owners that their economy would collapse without the use of slave labor. Horton argues against this claim, stating that the use of slaves is not only morally wrong but also economically unsustainable. He also discusses the possibility of using free labor in the West Indies and the benefits it would bring to the region. The book is a passionate plea for the abolition of slavery and the adoption of a more humane and sustainable system of labor in the West Indies. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the complex issues surrounding the abolition of slavery in the 19th century.Being An Inquiry Into The Claims Of The West Indians For Equitable Compensation.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: 1104903687
• ISBN13: 9781104903688
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"