The Slave States Of America V1 (1842)

The Slave States of America Volume 1 is a historical book written by James Silk Buckingham in 1842. The book provides a detailed account of the slave trade and the conditions of slavery in the southern states of America during the 19th century. The author, who was a British journalist, traveled extensively throughout the southern states and documented his observations of the slave trade and the lives of slaves. In this book, Buckingham describes the brutal treatment of slaves and the inhumane conditions they were forced to live in. He also discusses the economic and political factors that contributed to the continuation of slavery in the southern states. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of slavery, including the slave trade, the treatment of slaves, the lives of free blacks, and the abolitionist movement.Buckingham's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on the issue of slavery from an outsider's point of view. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark period in American history and provides valuable insights into the causes and consequences of slavery in the United States.In Two Volumes.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.