Publisher's Synopsis
The Wrong of Slavery, The Right of Emancipation, and the Future of the African Race in the United States is a book written by Robert Dale Owen in 1864. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the issue of slavery in the United States and its impact on the African race. Owen, a prominent abolitionist and social reformer, argues that slavery is morally wrong and that it violates the principles of freedom and equality upon which the United States was founded. He also argues that slavery is economically and socially detrimental to both the slave and the slaveholder.The book examines the history of slavery in the United States, including its origins, the slave trade, and the conditions of slavery. Owen also discusses the legal and political aspects of slavery, including the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott decision.Owen advocates for the immediate emancipation of all slaves and argues that it is the only way to ensure the future prosperity and well-being of the African race in the United States. He also discusses the challenges that will arise in the aftermath of emancipation, including the need for education and economic opportunities for freed slaves.Overall, The Wrong of Slavery, The Right of Emancipation, and the Future of the African Race in the United States is a powerful and insightful book that provides a compelling argument for the abolition of slavery and the importance of racial justice and equality.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.
