Publisher's Synopsis
""An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species Particularly the African"" is a book written by Thomas Clarkson. The book is a detailed analysis and critique of the practice of slavery and the slave trade, particularly in relation to the African continent. The author presents a historical account of the slave trade and the impact it had on African societies, as well as the economic and social implications of the practice of slavery. Clarkson argues that slavery is morally reprehensible and that it is a violation of the basic human rights of individuals. He also discusses the economic and political factors that contributed to the rise of slavery and the slave trade, and provides a detailed analysis of the various arguments used to justify the practice. The book is a seminal work in the history of the abolitionist movement and is widely regarded as one of the most important works on the subject of slavery and the slave trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
