Southern Quakers And Slavery: A Study In Institutional History

By Stephen Beauregard Weeks

Book Overview

Southern Quakers and Slavery: A Study in Institutional History by Stephen B. Weeks is a comprehensive analysis of the role of Quakers in the institution of slavery in the American South. The book explores the history of the Quaker community in the South and their relationship with slavery, including their views on the morality of the practice and their efforts to abolish it. The author examines the various ways in which Quakers in the South participated in the slave trade, including their ownership of slaves and their involvement in the buying and selling of enslaved people. He also discusses the challenges faced by Quakers who opposed slavery and their efforts to create a more just society. Throughout the book, Weeks draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Quaker meeting minutes, personal correspondence, and other historical documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the complex relationship between Southern Quakers and slavery. Overall, Southern Quakers and Slavery is an important contribution to the study of American history and the history of the Quaker community in the South. It offers valuable insights into the ways in which religious institutions have shaped the course of American history and the ongoing struggle for social justice.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: 1163630896
• ISBN13: 9781163630891
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"