Substance Of A Speech On Transportation - Richard Whately - Bog

""Substance Of A Speech On Transportation: Delivered In The House Of Lords On The 19th Of May, 1840"" is a book written by Richard Whately. The book is a transcript of a speech that was delivered in the House of Lords on May 19, 1840, and it focuses on the topic of transportation. Whately discusses the transportation of convicts to the colonies, and he argues that transportation is a necessary punishment for certain crimes. He also discusses the benefits of transportation, such as the reduction of crime in the UK and the development of the colonies. Whately's speech provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the time regarding the punishment of criminals and the role of transportation in society. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the debates and discussions that took place during the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.