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LoC No.: 10034480
Title: Slavery in Maryland briefly considered
Original Publication: United States: John Murphy,1845.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Slavery in Maryland Briefly Considered" by John L. Carey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities of slavery in Maryland, addressing both its social implications and economic consequences. The author presents a critique of the institution while engaging with the societal attitudes toward slavery during a time of significant debate over emancipation. At the start of the text, the author introduces a correspondence with Dr. R. S. Stewart discussing the pressing issues surrounding slavery in Maryland and how the topic warrants public attention, especially amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections. Carey expresses a belief that slaveholders, including himself, recognize the necessity for conversation on emancipation, which is described as a topic long enveloped in secrecy and taboo. He indicates a desire to explore the issue thoughtfully, aiming to unearth truths rather than instigate conflict, while hinting at potential pathways toward gradual emancipation. This establishes a foundation for an analytical yet empathetic exploration of one of America's most contentious social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Carey, John L., -1852
EBook No.: 68731
Published: Aug 12, 2022
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Maryland
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10034480
Title: Slavery in Maryland briefly considered
Original Publication: United States: John Murphy,1845.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Slavery in Maryland Briefly Considered" by John L. Carey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities of slavery in Maryland, addressing both its social implications and economic consequences. The author presents a critique of the institution while engaging with the societal attitudes toward slavery during a time of significant debate over emancipation. At the start of the text, the author introduces a correspondence with Dr. R. S. Stewart discussing the pressing issues surrounding slavery in Maryland and how the topic warrants public attention, especially amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections. Carey expresses a belief that slaveholders, including himself, recognize the necessity for conversation on emancipation, which is described as a topic long enveloped in secrecy and taboo. He indicates a desire to explore the issue thoughtfully, aiming to unearth truths rather than instigate conflict, while hinting at potential pathways toward gradual emancipation. This establishes a foundation for an analytical yet empathetic exploration of one of America's most contentious social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Carey, John L., -1852
EBook No.: 68731
Published: Aug 12, 2022
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Maryland
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.