Gov. Hammond's Letters on Southern Slavery

Addressed to Thomas Clarkson, the English Abolitionist

af Thomas Clarkson

A fiery defense of slavery and the southern way of life, Hammond's letters to Clarkson offer a rare and candid glimpse into the mind of a die-hard defender of the 'peculiar institution'. Despite their controversial and offensive content, these letters remain a valuable primary source for the study of slavery and its impact on American society and politics. 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 ... (Læs mere)