American Slavery

American Slavery: A Reprint Of An Article On Uncle Tom�������s Cabin And Of Mr. Sumner�������s Speech On May 19-20, 1856 (1856) is a historical publication written by Nassau William Senior. The book is a reprint of an article and speech that were delivered in 1856, during a time when slavery was a contentious issue in the United States.The first part of the book is an article on Uncle Tom's Cabin, a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe that was published in 1852. The article discusses the impact that the book had on the public's perception of slavery and the controversy that it stirred up.The second part of the book is a speech given by Charles Sumner, a United States Senator from Massachusetts, on May 19-20, 1856. Sumner's speech was a scathing attack on the institution of slavery and the politicians who supported it. He accused them of being complicit in the brutal treatment of slaves and called for an end to the practice.Overall, American Slavery: A Reprint Of An Article On Uncle Tom�������s Cabin And Of Mr. Sumner�������s Speech On May 19-20, 1856 (1856) provides a fascinating insight into the debates surrounding slavery in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and social justice.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.