Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 217 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume VII, Complete The Conflict with Slavery, Politics and Reform, the Inner Life, and Criticism Includes eBooks 9594-9598. Produced by David Widger "The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume VII, Complete" by Whittier is a collection of essays and writings that delve into the pressing social issues of the early 19th century, particularly focusing on the conflict with slavery, politics, and reform. Written during a time when abolitionist sentiments were gaining momentum, this volume reveals the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding slavery in America, reflecting the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War. The opening of this volume presents a compelling argument against the institution of slavery, primarily through the essay titled "Justice and Expediency." Whittier highlights the moral failures of society to address and rectify the injustices of slavery, criticizing the notion of passive sympathy without action. He passionately argues that mere acknowledgment of slavery as evil is insufficient when no tangible efforts are made toward abolition. By drawing on religious and philosophical principles, he implores readers to consider the moral implications of slavery, urging for immediate abolition rather than gradual reforms. The opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of human rights, justice, and the responsibility of individuals and society at large to fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Politics and government Literature -- History and criticism Antislavery movements -- United States Slavery -- United States American literature PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 678911 2025-08-04T09:24:26.368347 text/html 672458 2012-11-12T09:46:02 text/html 347414 2025-08-04T09:24:36.213311 application/epub+zip 360340 2025-08-04T09:24:30.001347 application/epub+zip 321265 2025-08-04T09:24:28.701351 application/epub+zip 696459 2025-08-04T09:24:40.986248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667509 2025-08-04T09:24:35.321261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448117 2022-09-05T04:43:10.076102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607405 2025-08-04T09:24:25.646356 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 607325 2009-07-10T07:28:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20111 2025-08-04T09:24:41.117241 application/rdf+xml 23355 2025-08-04T09:24:29.200372 image/jpeg 4519 2025-08-04T09:24:28.950292 image/jpeg 243278 2012-11-12T09:47:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 236058 2009-07-10T07:29:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 337438 2025-08-04T09:24:26.418340 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