A Short Sketch of the Evidence for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, Delivered Before a Committee of the House of Commons
1792
A Short Sketch of the Evidence for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, Delivered Before a Committee of the House of Commons
1792
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A Short Sketch of the Evidence for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, delivered by William Bell Crafton in 1792, presents a compelling argument against the transatlantic slave trade. This historical work compiles evidence and testimonials aimed at influencing public opinion and Parliamentary decisions in favor of abolition. Crafton details the horrific realities faced by enslaved Africans, drawing on firsthand accounts to highlight the moral and ethical imperative to end the trade, arguing that humane treatment could meet labor needs in the colonies without resorting to slavery.
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