Negroes and Negro "Slavery:" the first an inferior race: the latter its normal…
"Negroes and Negro 'Slavery:' the first an inferior race: the latter its normal condition" by J. H. Van Evrie, M.D. is a controversial treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work argues against the abolitionist movement, asserting that it is based on erroneous beliefs about racial equality and the nature of slavery. The author positions the black race as inherently inferior and maintains that slavery is the natural condition for those of
African descent. At the start of the book, the author presents a preface discussing the political and social turmoil in America amid the rising anti-slavery sentiment and the onset of the Civil War. He critiques the abolitionist movement as rooted in delusion and foreign influence, particularly from European ideals. Van Evrie aims to provide a justification for the existing social order in the southern United States, asserting that it is rooted in natural law and necessity rather than moral failing. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the supposed differences between races, intending to argue for the social subordination of African Americans as not just preferable but essential for societal stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Van Evrie, John H., 1814-1896 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11012633 |
| Title | Negroes and Negro "Slavery:" the first an inferior race: the latter its normal condition. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 29.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | African Americans |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Slavery -- Justification |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61063 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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