A Debate on Slavery

<p>A Debate on Slavery originally published in 1846 captures a pivotal moment in American history. This volume presents a transcription of the discourse between Jonathan Blanchard and N.L. Rice offering readers a direct engagement with the arguments surrounding slavery in the antebellum United States. Blanchard and Rice prominent figures of their time articulate opposing viewpoints reflecting the deep divisions within American society.</p><p>This debate provides invaluable insight into the moral religious and political dimensions of slavery showcasing the complexities and passionate convictions that fueled the abolitionist movement and the defense of the institution. Students and scholars of American history as well as those interested in the history of social reform will find this a compelling and essential document.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>