Essay on the Treatment and Conversion of African Slaves in the - British Sugar Colonie

Klappentext First published in 1784! this work documents the findings of a Christian missionary and surgeon who spent twenty years observing the exploitation of African slaves in the West Indian sugar plantations. Highly influential in the anti-slavery movement! it remains relevant in Caribbean and colonial history. Zusammenfassung First published in 1784! this work documents the findings of a Christian missionary and surgeon who spent twenty years observing the exploitation of African slaves in the West Indian sugar plantations. Highly influential in the anti-slavery movement! it remains relevant in Caribbean and colonial history. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Of the various ranks in social life; 2. The advancement of slaves would augment their social importance; 3. The advancement of slaves must accompany their religious importance; 4. Natural capacity of African slaves vindicated; 5. Plan for the improvement and conversion of African slaves.

Product details

• Authors: James Ramsay
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108059947
• ISBN: 978-1-108-05994-7
• No. of pages: 326
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history