Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave
Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
15,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
PAYBACK Punkte
8 °P sammeln!
A vital document from the heart of the American abolitionist movement, "Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq." offers a rare glimpse into the legal battles surrounding the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. This meticulously preserved record details the 1851 legal proceedings in Boston against Charles G. Davis, charged with aiding in the rescue of a fugitive slave. Published by the United States Circuit Court, this historical text provides invaluable insight into the legal and moral complexities of the era. Explore the arguments, testimonies, and societal tensions tha...
A vital document from the heart of the American abolitionist movement, "Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq." offers a rare glimpse into the legal battles surrounding the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. This meticulously preserved record details the 1851 legal proceedings in Boston against Charles G. Davis, charged with aiding in the rescue of a fugitive slave. Published by the United States Circuit Court, this historical text provides invaluable insight into the legal and moral complexities of the era. Explore the arguments, testimonies, and societal tensions that defined the struggle against slavery. Delve into a pivotal moment where civil disobedience clashed with federal law. This book sheds light on the challenges to the Fugitive Slave Act, the legal status of fugitive slaves in Massachusetts, and the courageous individuals who risked everything to challenge a nation grappling with its conscience. A crucial resource for understanding the pre-Civil War period and the fight for civil rights in America. 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 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. 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.
Andere Kunden interessierten sich für
![Cover Life and Adventures of James Williams, a Fugitive Slave [microform]: With a Full Description of the Underground Railroad](https://bilder.buecher.de/produkte/65/65601/65601560n.jpg "Life and Adventures of James Williams, a Fugitive Slave [microform]: With a Full Description of the Underground Railroad")