ISBN: 9780243168330 - Report of the Incorporated Society for the Conversion and Religious Instruction and Education of the Negro Slaves in the British West India Islands for the Year 1824 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the progress of a society facilitating religious instruction and education for enslaved people in British West Indian colonies. Begun with funds from Robert Boyle's bequest, the organization gained royal approval and recruited chaplains to advance its mission. Central themes include the importance of the society's efforts and their potential for broadening access to religious instruction and education for enslaved individuals. The author presents a detailed examination of the society and its progress, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of providing spiritual and intellectual nourishment to those enduring the hardships of slavery in the British West Indies. This book contributes valuable insights into the history of religious and educational opportunities for enslaved people during this period, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of this era. 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.…