The Case Of Our Fellow Creatures: The Oppressed Africans (1784)

By Anthony Benezet

Book Overview

The Case of Our Fellow Creatures: The Oppressed Africans is a book written by Anthony Benezet and first published in 1784. The book is a passionate plea for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and the emancipation of enslaved Africans. Benezet was a Quaker abolitionist who devoted his life to the cause of ending slavery and promoting human rights.In the book, Benezet argues that slavery is a moral and social evil that is incompatible with the principles of Christianity and natural law. He provides a detailed account of the brutal conditions of the slave trade and the suffering endured by enslaved Africans. Benezet also refutes the arguments put forward by slave traders and slave owners, showing that they are based on ignorance, prejudice, and greed.The Case of Our Fellow Creatures: The Oppressed Africans is a powerful and eloquent work that helped to galvanize the abolitionist movement in the United States and Europe. Benezet's arguments and evidence were widely cited by other abolitionists, and his book played a key role in changing public opinion and political attitudes towards slavery. Today, it is recognized as a landmark work in the history of human rights and a testament to the power of individual conviction and moral courage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166141683
• ISBN13: 9781166141684
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"