{"product_id":"the-slave-states-of-america-paperback-9781108033466","title":"The Slave States of America (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108033466","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Slave States of America\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis two-volume work, published in 1842, described the situation of slaves in the southern USA and called for their liberation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Silk Buckingham (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108033466, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 July 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e614 pages, 4 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 3.5 x 14 cm, 0.77 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Cornish-born traveller and writer James Silk Buckingham (1786–1855) campaigned energetically for social reform while a Member of Parliament during the 1830s. He later spent four years in the United States, and in 1839 travelled across the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama to observe at first hand the inhumane treatment of slaves in a system that showed 'reckless indifference to human life'. Originally published in 1842, and dedicated to Prince Albert, this two-volume work documents Buckingham's findings and argues that the USA should follow Britain's example in abolishing slavery. Within the framework of a travel narrative recording climate, geography, flora and fauna, Buckingham describes the use of slaves in industries as diverse as gold mining, cotton manufacturing, railways, canals, and agriculture. He highlights the social and political issues surrounding free labour, and relations between the slaves and their employers. Volume 2 focuses mainly on Georgia and Virginia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Journey from Charleston to Columbia\u003cbr\u003e 2. From Columbia to Augusta\u003cbr\u003e 3. Departure from Augusta for Athens\u003cbr\u003e 4. Public funeral of the late Judge Clayton\u003cbr\u003e 5. History and condition of the Cherokee Indians\u003cbr\u003e 6. Environs of Athens\u003cbr\u003e 7. Journey to the Madison Springs\u003cbr\u003e 8. Description of Greenville\u003cbr\u003e 9. Journey to Flatrock\u003cbr\u003e 10. History of the state of North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e 11. Departure from the Warm Springs\u003cbr\u003e 12. Improved aspect of the country\u003cbr\u003e 13. Journey from Tennessee to Virginia\u003cbr\u003e 14. Journey from Abingdon to the Virginia Springs\u003cbr\u003e 15. Red Sulphur Springs\u003cbr\u003e 16. White Sulphur Springs\u003cbr\u003e 17. Journey from the Sweet Springs to Fincastle\u003cbr\u003e 18. Entrance into Wyer's Cave\u003cbr\u003e 19. Journey to Waynesborough through Rock-fish Gap\u003cbr\u003e 20. Stay at Richmond\u003cbr\u003e 21. Journey to Petersburgh\u003cbr\u003e 22. Description of Norfolk\u003cbr\u003e 23. Visit to the fortifications at Old Point Comfort\u003cbr\u003e 24. History of Virginia\u003cbr\u003e 25. First representative assembly at James Town\u003cbr\u003e 26. Present extent, condition, and statistics of Virginia\u003cbr\u003e 27. Departure from Norfolk\u003cbr\u003e 28. The Faquier Springs\u003cbr\u003e 29. Journey from Alexandria to Washington City.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266035962136,"sku":"9781108033466","price":40.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108033466i.jpg?v=1694873716","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-slave-states-of-america-paperback-9781108033466","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}