Slavery in Maryland briefly considered by John L. Carey

"Slavery in Maryland Briefly Considered" by John L. Carey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities of slavery in Maryland, addressing both its social implications and economic consequences. The author presents a critique of the institution while engaging with the societal attitudes toward slavery during a time of significant debate over emancipation. At the start of the text, the author introduces a correspondence with Dr. R. S. Stewart discussing the pressing issues surrounding slavery in Maryland and how the topic warrants public attention, especially amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections. Carey expresses a belief that slaveholders, including himself, recognize the necessity for conversation on emancipation, which is described as a topic long enveloped in secrecy and taboo. He indicates a desire to explore the issue thoughtfully, aiming to unearth truths rather than instigate conflict, while hinting at potential pathways toward gradual emancipation. This establishes a foundation for an analytical yet empathetic exploration of one of America's most contentious social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Carey, John L., -1852
LoC No. 10034480
Title Slavery in Maryland briefly considered
Original Publication United States: John Murphy,1845.
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Slavery -- Maryland
Category Text
eBook-No. 68731
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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