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Review Of The Lectures Of William A. Smith, On The Philosophy And Practice Of Slavery

Review Of The Lectures Of William A. Smith, On The Philosophy And Practice Of Slavery

John Hamilton Power / William A. Smith / William ASmith

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Kessinger Publishing
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2008
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9781437131680
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''Review of the Lectures of William A. Smith, on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery: As Exhibited in the Institution of Domestic Slavery in the United States'' is a book written by William A. Smith in 1859. The book is a critical analysis of Smith’s lectures on slavery, which were delivered in Virginia and Georgia in the mid-1850s. Smith was a prominent theologian and a pro-slavery advocate, and his lectures defended the institution of slavery as a natural and necessary part of society.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a summary of Smith’s lectures and his arguments in favor of slavery. The second part is a critique of Smith’s philosophy and practice of slavery. The author of the book, who is unknown, argues that Smith’s defense of slavery is based on a flawed interpretation of the Bible and a disregard for the humanity of enslaved people. The author also criticizes Smith’s justification of the brutal treatment of enslaved people and his belief that slavery is a positive force for both enslaved people and society as a whole.Overall, ''Review of the Lectures of William A. Smith, on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery'' is a powerful critique of pro-slavery ideology and a call for the abolition of slavery in the United States. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the debate over slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War and sheds light on the moral and intellectual arguments that underpinned the institution of slavery in the antebellum South.With The Duties Of Masters To Slaves, In A Series Of Letters Addressed To The Author By John H. Power.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.

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