A controversial treatise on the institution of slavery in the United States, written in defense of the practice. The author cites biblical passages in support of slavery and argues that it is necessary for the economic and social well-being of the country. The book sparked heated debate in its time and remains a significant historical document. 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.