Gov. Hammond's Letters on Southern Slavery: Addressed to Thomas Clarkson, the English Abolitionist

by Thomas Clarkson and James Henry Hammond

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021401277
• ISBN13: 9781021401274
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"