The Speech Of William O. Goode: On The Abolition Of Slavery: Delivered In The House Of Delgates Of Virginia, On Tuesday, January 24, 1832 - William O. (William Osborne) Goode - Bog

This speech, given in the context of the larger debate over the abolition of slavery in the United States, is a powerful defense of the institution. Goode argues that slavery is a good and necessary part of society, and that attempts to abolish it would be both morally and economically disastrous. Despite its controversial content, the speech is an important document in the history of American slavery and the arguments used to defend it.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.