An address delivered in Charleston, before the Agricultural Society of South-Carolina, at its anniversary meeting, on Tuesday the 18th, August, 1829
Charleston, SC: printed by A.E. Miller, 1829. 8vo, pp. 24; lacks the wrappers, a very good example with minor foxing and a small dampstain here and there. Pinckney here defends the institution of American slavery. He argues that the people kept as slaves were happy "under their Master's care," and could receive "proper spiritual instruction" on the plantation. He even goes as far as saying the quality of life is better on the plantation for its slaves, as the clothing and food they got were directly made and taken from the plantation ("better than that which is purchased"). Pinckney believes that unlike "the free labourer," enslaved workers were kept away from Famine, Pestilence, and War, thanks to the "generosity and care" of plantation holders. The notes section of the address contains several Bible verses that refer to (and according to Pinckney "justify") slavery. Furthermore, Pinckney argues against allowing black clergymen to preach as it provides "an influence" external to "the Master." A disturbing example of a pro-slavery voice in the early South. Not in Afro-Americana or American Imprints. Item #53597
Price: $250.00
