Thoughts on African Colonization

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Good Press, 2019 M12 6 - 426 pages
In 'Thoughts on African Colonization', William Lloyd Garrison offers a powerful critique of the American Colonization Society's efforts to resettle freed African Americans in Africa. Garrison's eloquent prose style and fervent abolitionist beliefs shine through in this text, as he argues against the idea of colonization and advocates for the immediate abolition of slavery. The book is a key work in 19th-century American literature, shedding light on the racial tensions of the time and challenging prevalent ideas about race and freedom. Garrison's passionate writing style and strong moral convictions make 'Thoughts on African Colonization' a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of abolitionism and the struggle for racial equality in America. William Lloyd Garrison's deep commitment to the anti-slavery cause and his willingness to challenge prevailing attitudes towards race make him a significant figure in the abolitionist movement, and this book serves as a testament to his enduring legacy.
 

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PREFACE
SECTION I
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY APOLOGISES FOR SLAVERY
SECTION III
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY AIMS AT THE UTTER
SECTION VIII
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY DENIES THE POSSIBILITY
SECTION X
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