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The Pro-Slavery Argument

The Pro-Slavery Argument

As Maintained by the Most Distinguished Writers of the Southern States
EssaysHistory
Pages
504
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection compiles essays from prominent Southern intellectuals, presenting a detailed defense of slavery. The arguments cover various aspects, including economic, social, and moral justifications for the institution. It offers a direct look into the historical perspectives that shaped a significant period in American history.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Essays History Politics & Society

Authors

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Thomas Roderick Dew

Thomas Roderick Dew was an American writer known for his historical and political works. He authored The Pro-Slavery Argument, a collection of essays defending slavery, and A Digest of the Laws, Customs, Manners, and Institutions of the Ancient and Modern Nations.

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William Gilmore Simms

William Gilmore Simms was a 19th-century Southern writer known for his historical fiction and biographies. He wrote novels like The Sword and the Distaff and several books on Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War officer. Simms also authored non-fiction, including The Pro-Slavery Argument.

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William Harper

William Harper is an author with a remarkably broad scope, writing for young readers with The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard and tackling complex academic subjects in philosophical logic and the physical sciences. His work also includes historical non-fiction, notably The Pro-slavery Argument.