De slavernij in Suriname, by J. Wolbers
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"De slavernij in Suriname" by J. Wolbers is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book examines the horrors of slavery in the Dutch colonies, particularly in Suriname, and likens it to the brutal depictions of slavery found in works like "Uncle Tom's Cabin." It serves as both a critique of the practices involved in slavery and a call for the emancipation of enslaved individuals, reflective of the abolitionist sentiments
emerging during that era. In this work, Wolbers uses firsthand accounts and testimonials to illuminate the brutal conditions faced by slaves in Suriname. He discusses the everyday realities of oppression, including severe punishments, forced labor, and the dehumanizing treatment slaves endured. Through vivid narratives and specific examples, he argues against the justification of slavery as a beneficial institution, ultimately advocating for emancipation. The book serves as an impassioned plea to Dutch citizens to recognize the inhumanity of slavery and to engage actively in its abolition, highlighting the moral imperative to treat all humans with dignity and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wolbers, J., 1819-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title |
De slavernij in Suriname, of dezelfde gruwelen der slavernij, die in de 'Negerhut' geschetst zijn, bestaan ook in onze West-Indische Koloniën |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Slavery -- Suriname |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31060 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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