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A journey in the seaboard slave states
Book • 1856
This book is a first-person account of Olmsted's journey through the Southern states, where he observed and critiqued the slave economy.
Olmsted, an abolitionist, argued that slavery hindered economic progress and social development in the South.
His narrative includes vivid descriptions of slave life, auctions, and the challenges faced by slaves and their owners.
Olmsted, an abolitionist, argued that slavery hindered economic progress and social development in the South.
His narrative includes vivid descriptions of slave life, auctions, and the challenges faced by slaves and their owners.
