The Barbarism of Slavery: Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Bill for the Admission of Kansas as a Free State, in the United States Senate, J

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Focusing on the moral and political arguments against slavery, Charles Sumner's speech addresses the significance of Kansas's admission as a free state. Delivered in the Senate in 1860, it captures the fervent abolitionist sentiment of the time. This work is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which offers a rich historical context by documenting over 400 years of life in the Americas, including pivotal events related to slavery, exploration, and cultural evolution. High-quality digital scans of original texts make this important speech accessible to a wide audience.