Slavery by James L. Baker
"Slavery" by J. L. Baker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, around the time of significant tensions regarding slavery in the United States. The book reflects on the institution of slavery, its implications, and the dynamics between different races as it seeks to analyze the circumstances that lead to civil unrest, particularly in light of events like John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. Baker posits a controversial view thatconsiders racial differences, societal roles, and the perceived benefits of slavery for both the enslaved and the enslaver. In "Slavery," Baker argues that the institution is deeply ingrained in the socio-political fabric of America and examines the consequences of emancipation on both slave and free populations. He presents a dichotomy between the perceived happiness of enslaved individuals under their masters versus the struggles they would face if suddenly freed, highlighting his belief in inherent racial inferiority and the inability of African Americans to coexist equally in society. The book discusses various historical arguments regarding race, culture, and governance, insisting that without strong guidance and support, freed blacks would likely revert to a less civilized state. Baker's views reflect the prevailing attitudes of his time, making the text both a product of its historical context and a contentious examination of slavery's legacy in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baker, James L. (James Loring), 1813-1886 |
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| Title | Slavery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Controversial literature |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Justification |
| Subject | Racially mixed people |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53904 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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