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Lands of the Slave and the Free Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada

Lands of the Slave and the Free Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada

Henry A. Murray

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Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia
ISBN:
9781636523996
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Lands of the Slave and the Free: Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada is a nineteenth-century travel and social commentary by Henry A. Murray that offers a comparative examination of slavery and freedom across the Americas. Written from firsthand observation, the book contrasts societies shaped by enslaved labor with those structured around free institutions.Murray analyzes political systems, economic conditions, racial relations, and daily life in Cuba, the United States, and Canada, revealing how slavery influenced governance, culture, and moral values. Through vivid descriptions and critical reflection, the work exposes the human cost of bondage while highlighting the social and ethical implications of freedom.Combining travel narrative with abolitionist insight, this volume provides a valuable historical perspective on transnational attitudes toward slavery in the nineteenth century. It remains an important public domain work for readers interested in American history, comparative social studies, and the global legacy of slavery.

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