The West India Legislatives Vindicated From The Charge Of Having Resisted The Call Of The Mother Country For The Amelioration Of Slavery (1826)

The West India Legislatives Vindicated From The Charge Of Having Resisted The Call Of The Mother Country For The Amelioration Of Slavery is a book written by Alexander McDonnell in 1826. The book is a defense of the West Indian legislatures against accusations of resisting the efforts of the British government to improve the conditions of slavery in the colonies. McDonnell argues that the West Indian legislatures had already taken significant steps to improve the conditions of slavery, including the abolition of the slave trade and the establishment of laws to protect slaves from abuse. He also contends that the British government's proposed reforms would have been impractical and harmful to both slaves and slave owners.The book provides a detailed account of the history of slavery in the West Indies and the various efforts to improve conditions for slaves. It also includes a critique of the abolitionist movement and its tactics, arguing that it was motivated more by political and economic interests than by a genuine concern for the welfare of slaves.Overall, The West India Legislatives Vindicated From The Charge Of Having Resisted The Call Of The Mother Country For The Amelioration Of Slavery is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and contentious debates surrounding slavery and its abolition in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.