James Stephen's powerful anti-slavery treatise was highly influential in the abolitionist movement of the 19th century. Through meticulous research and sharp analysis, Stephen exposes the brutal realities of slavery in the British West Indies and argues for its immediate abolition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for social justice. 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.