Extract of a Letter to a Gentleman in Maryland, Wherein Is Demonstrated the Extreme Wickedness of Tolerating the Slave Trade (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781173310479)

"Extract of a Letter to a Gentleman in Maryland, Wherein Is Demonstrated the Extreme Wickedness of Tolerating the Slave Trade" presents a powerful moral and ethical critique of the slave trade. Penned by Granville Sharp, and Johann Georg Schlosser, this work passionately argues against the continuation of slavery, emphasizing its inherent injustice and moral repugnance.

The letter directly addresses a Maryland audience, confronting the local implications of the slave trade within their community. Sharp's arguments are rooted in principles of human rights and moral philosophy, aiming to persuade readers of the profound wickedness of tolerating such a practice. This document serves as a valuable historical artifact, illustrating the abolitionist sentiments of the era and the strategies employed to challenge the institution of slavery.

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