Originally published in 1852, this book is a scathing critique of the practice of slavery in the Western world. It examines the moral, ethical, and political implications of slavery, and argues that it is incompatible with the principles of justice and human rights. The book is a powerful indictment of the slave trade and a rallying cry for the abolitionist movement. This is an important book that is still relevant today as we continue to fight for equality and justice for all people. 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.