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1840 Inquiry into Anti SLAVERY William Jay American

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1840 Inquiry into Anti SLAVERY William Jay American

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1840 Inquiry into Anti SLAVERY William Jay American Constitution Emancipation

William Jay was a 19th-century American abolitionist who published an important treatise on the development of American anti-slavery societies. Known as ‘Inquiry’, this covers other important aspects of American history including the origin of the Constitution, and the aspects of American culture the lead to the adoption of slavery.

Jay clearly outlines the dangers of slavery and the covers the successes of slavery emancipation in other locations around the world. This work is undoubtedly one of the best and most important treatises which helped lead to the eventual abolition of American slavery.

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JAY, William

Inquiry into the character and tendency of the American colonization and American anti-slavery societies.

New York: American Anti-slavery Society, 1840.

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Collation: Complete with all pages

[3], 4-206

Provenance: James E. Gale, Esq.

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; secure

Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)

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