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Walker's Appeal, with a Brief Sketch of His Life - And Also, Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
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Walker's Appeal, with a Brief Sketch of His Life - And Also, Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
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This superb book unites the abolitionist famous speeches of David
Walker and Henry Highland Garnet - two famous African American
campaigners opposing slavery in the 19th century. Filled with
vociferous opposition, both campaigners condemn racism and hatred
underpinning the perpetuation of slavery. Insight into feelings of
the time are dispensed: it was dangerous to be abolitionist as it
meant standing against powerful economic interests controlling the
Southern states. Retaliation, violent or otherwise, was a constant
possibility. Unlike abolitionists more ingratiated with the
Establishment of the era, Walker and Garnet did not fear
criticizing otherwise lauded figures such as President Thomas
Jefferson. As well as owning slaves, Jefferson published his
opinion that black people were inherently inferior, and that their
place in shackles was justified. That this view be espoused by a
recent leader of the United States indicated, for Walker and
Garnet, an urgent need for vigorous, sustained opposition.
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