The Right Way the Safe Way. Proved by Emancipation in the British West Indies, and Elsewhere

In «The Right Way the Safe Way,» Lydia Maria Child meticulously explores the consequences of emancipation in the British West Indies, providing a compelling argument for the humane treatment and freedom of enslaved peoples. Child employs a persuasive literary style, blending moral reasoning with empirical evidence to advocate for a just society. Her analysis delves into the social, economic, and political ramifications of emancipation, illuminating the struggles and triumphs of formerly enslaved individuals, while contrasting them with fears surrounding abolition. The book is deeply rooted in the... Edasi