Published in 1853, this collection of writings by William Jay provides a powerful condemnation of the institution of slavery in the United States. Jay was a lawyer and abolitionist who worked alongside figures such as William Wilberforce and John Quincy Adams to end slavery. In this text, he presents a range of arguments against slavery, including appeals to morality and religion, and demonstrating the economic and political costs of the practice. The book is a powerful and emotional work that captures the spirit of the anti-slavery movement in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.