The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade, by the British Parliament (1839)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the Slave-Trade" by Thomas Clarkson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of the abolitionist movement and chronicles the efforts leading to the end of the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting the significant contributions of various individuals and organizations, including the Quakers and British Parliament members. The opening of the book introduces the foundational themes of the text, emphasizing the moral and humanitarian imperatives that underpinned the campaign against slavery. Clarkson sets the stage by discussing the profound suffering and the moral failures associated with the slave trade, while also recognizing the collective efforts of early advocates for abolition. He outlines the initial set of forerunners, including influential figures such as Cardinal Ximenes and various religious leaders, who laid the groundwork for the eventual success of the movement. Through Clarkson's narrative, the reader is invited to reflect on the immense injustices perpetrated against enslaved Africans and the significant moral victories won in the battle against such a monumental evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Amy Overmyer, and PG Distributed Proofreaders from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01