Originally published in 1852, this controversial work argues in favor of the institution of slavery in the United States, claiming that it is a benevolent and humane system that provides for the welfare of both slave and master. Estes uses religious and moral justifications to defend his position, and offers a scathing critique of abolitionist movements. With its blunt and uncompromising language, this book remains a challenging and provocative read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.