American Slavery as It is: Testimonies (eBook)

Theodore Dwight Weld (Autor)

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2019
501 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
405-766455910-4 (EAN)

Infos

Theodore Dwight Weld's 'American Slavery as It is: Testimonies' is a groundbreaking work that provides a detailed account of the horrors of slavery in America through firsthand testimonies. Weld's writing style is both impassioned and meticulously researched, offering readers a raw and unfiltered look at the brutality of the institution of slavery in the 19th century. This book serves as a significant piece of American literature, shedding light on a dark period in history and urging readers to confront the injustices faced by enslaved individuals. Weld, a prominent abolitionist and social reformer, was deeply committed to the cause of ending slavery in America. His experiences working with anti-slavery organizations and his dedication to social justice are evident in the powerful narratives collected in 'American Slavery as It is.' Weld's unwavering belief in the power of firsthand accounts to elicit change drives the narrative of this influential work. I highly recommend 'American Slavery as It is: Testimonies' to readers interested in understanding the true impact of slavery on American society. Weld's collection of testimonies provides a poignant and eye-opening exploration of a dark chapter in history that must not be forgotten.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: abolitionist movement • American History • Bill O'Reilly • chernow • Civil Rights • Harriet Beecher Stowe • historical testimonies • Human Rights • Institutionalized slavery • Muller’s Report • plantation life • slave narratives • Social Justice