American Slavery As It Is

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Focusing on the harsh realities of slavery, this compilation by Theodore Dwight Weld draws from testimonies of witnesses and former slave owners, providing a powerful indictment of the institution. It highlights the dire daily conditions faced by over 2.7 million enslaved individuals in the U.S., revealing that even prisoners elsewhere were better treated. Unlike personal narratives, this work offers a comprehensive overview of slave life across various states and years, making it a crucial resource for understanding the broader context of American slavery.