A Plea for Emigration

A Plea For Emigration: Or Notes Of Canada West In Its Moral, Social, And Political Aspect is a book written by Mary A. Shadd in 1852. The book is a plea for African Americans to emigrate to Canada West (now Ontario) in order to escape the oppression and discrimination they faced in the United States. Shadd provides a detailed account of the moral, social, and political aspects of Canada West, including its laws, government, economy, and society. She also includes personal anecdotes and observations from her own experiences living in Canada West as a Black woman. The book serves as both a guide and a call to action for African Americans seeking a better life in a more equitable society. Overall, A Plea For Emigration is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of Black people in the mid-19th century and the efforts to find a better life.With Suggestions Respecting Mexico, West Indies, And Vancouver�������s Island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.