Pictures Of Slavery And Anti-Slavery

Pictures of Slavery and Anti-Slavery: Advantages of Negro Slavery and the Benefits of Negro Freedom; Morally, Socially and Politically Considered is a book written by John Bell Robinson and published in 1863. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that explore the issues of slavery and freedom for African Americans in the United States during the 19th century.The first part of the book examines the arguments in favor of slavery, including economic benefits, the supposed inferiority of African Americans, and the belief that slavery was a necessary evil. Robinson refutes these arguments with evidence and logic, arguing that slavery is morally wrong and that the benefits of freedom far outweigh any economic advantages of slavery.The second part of the book explores the benefits of freedom for African Americans. Robinson argues that freedom is not only a moral imperative, but also a social and political necessity. He discusses the ways in which freedom can improve the lives of African Americans, including greater access to education, better job opportunities, and the ability to participate in the political process.Overall, Pictures of Slavery and Anti-Slavery is a powerful critique of slavery and a passionate defense of freedom for African Americans. Robinson's arguments are based on both moral principles and practical considerations, making this book an important contribution to the debate over slavery and freedom in the United States.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.