Wrong of Slavery, the Right of Emancipation

In The Wrong of Slavery, Robert Dale Owen draws upon his experiences with the Freedmens Inquiry Commission to reveal the harrowing truths of the slave trade. This powerful narrative explores the origins of slavery in England and its devastating repercussions in the United States, culminating in the Civil War. Owen vividly depicts the brutal realities faced by countless individuals—from the inhumanity of capture and transportation to the horrors endured in the West Indies and South America. He further exposes the grim realities of slavery in the U.S. while making a compelling case for the economic and social advantages of a liberated Black population in the South. Join us in uncovering this vital chapter of history that demands attention and reflection. (Summary by mleigh)