American Scenes and Christian Slavery

First published in 1849, this book provides a vivid and often critical account of American society and its peculiar institution of slavery. Ebenezer Davies, an English minister, traveled extensively throughout the United States and used his experiences to argue against slavery and advocate for social and religious reform.

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