Studies on Slavery, in Easy Lessons by John Fletcher
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About this eBook
| Author | Fletcher, John, 1791-1862 |
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| LoC No. | 29025257 |
| Title | Studies on Slavery, in Easy Lessons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Studies on Slavery, in Easy Lessons" by John Fletcher is a series of philosophical and theological examinations regarding the institution of slavery, written in the early 19th century. The book presents a defense of slavery from both moral and biblical perspectives, challenging the abolitionist arguments prevalent at the time. Fletcher, who claims to have lived in both the Northern and Southern United States, seeks to justify slavery as a divinely sanctioned institution that serves various social and economic purposes. The opening of the text begins with a Publisher's Preface that emphasizes the contentious nature of slavery and its significance for the Southern states, particularly in light of growing opposition from outside and within the Union. The author asserts his qualifications and outlines the structure of his work, which is based on biblical interpretation and moral philosophy as it pertains to slavery. He critiques prominent abolitionist thinkers, such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and Dr. Francis Wayland, suggesting their views are misguided and overly simplistic. The introduction sets the stage for an extensive scrutiny of moral arguments regarding slavery, employing scriptural analysis to assert the compatibility of slavery with Christian doctrine and moral law. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49140 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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