The American Slave Code, in Theory and Practice: Its Distinctive Features Shown by Its Statutes, Judicial Decisions and Illustrative Facts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from The American Slave Code, in Theory and Practice, Its Distinctive Features Shown by Its Statutes, Judicial Decisions Illustrative Facts Rev. and Dear Sir, On returning the MSS. of your "American Slave Code, in Theory and Practice," I must ask you to accept my thanks for writing it, as well as for favouring me with its early perusal. Surely, never before has mischief been framed by law with more diabolical ingenuity than in this infernal code. Your analysis of the slave-laws is very able, and your exhibition of their practical application by the Southern Courts evinces great and careful research. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves deep into the American slave code, meticulously dissecting its legal framework and exposing its devastating consequences. Through an exhaustive analysis of slave laws and their practical application in Southern courts, the author unveils the horrifying reality of human chattelhood. Drawing upon historical and legal precedents, the book meticulously traces the evolution of the master-slave relationship, revealing its roots in the Roman civil law and its stark contrast to the more humane regulations found in other colonial contexts. By examining the various facets of the slave system, including the buying and selling of human beings, the denial of basic rights, and the brutal punishments inflicted upon slaves, the author lays bare the inherent cruelty and injustice embedded within the very fabric of the code. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful indictment of American slavery, demonstrating how the legal framework not only legitimized but also actively perpetuated the dehumanization and exploitation of enslaved individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331160182_0
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