Project Gutenberg 2021-05-26 Public domain in the USA. 107 Mayo, A. D. (Amory Dwight) 1823 1907 Mayo, Amory Dwight 92838797 American Dangers and Duties Tracts for the Times, Vol. 2, Whole No. 24, No. 12 Donald Cummings, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "American Dangers and Duties" by Rev. A. D. Mayo is an insightful periodical published in the early 1860s that examines the pressing moral and political issues facing America during a turbulent time, specifically the 1860s, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. The book delves into the dangers posed by slavery and the moral responsibilities of Northern society in protecting and promoting a Christian civilization rooted in liberty and justice. It calls readers to reflect on their roles in upholding these values as the nation grapples with its identity and future. In this work, Mayo argues that the North has a paramount duty to preserve its commitment to freedom while safeguarding the rights of Southern individuals against the oppressive slave power. He illustrates the historical context of American society, detailing the conflict between Northern ideals of democracy and Southern aristocratic values. The book discusses the necessity for Northern citizens to resist the temptation of submission to the demands of the slaveholding states and to instead maintain a vigorous devotion to liberty. Through thorough analysis and impassioned rhetoric, Mayo encourages his readers to recognize their national responsibilities and continue advocating for a society rooted in Christian principles and egalitarianism, ensuring that freedom and justice prevail in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Slavery -- United States -- History E151 HT Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Politics 75503 2025-07-26T05:26:53.077853 text/html 52446 2024-10-18T14:00:52 text/html 89775 2025-07-26T05:26:55.442851 application/epub+zip 88539 2025-07-26T05:26:53.714866 application/epub+zip 88540 2025-07-26T05:26:53.301858 application/epub+zip 119410 2025-07-26T05:26:57.004847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109471 2025-07-26T05:26:55.171878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109365 2022-09-29T12:58:58.699142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65145 2025-07-26T05:26:52.943104 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45237 2024-10-18T14:00:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17596 2025-07-26T05:26:57.181837 application/rdf+xml 10554 2025-07-26T05:26:53.529854 image/jpeg 2431 2025-07-26T05:26:53.489877 image/jpeg 76234 2025-07-26T05:26:53.086856 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia