
This work offers a painstaking survey of the institution of slavery, assembling the very documents and testimonies that underlie the famous novel it references. Listeners will hear authentic excerpts, legal records, and contemporary accounts that reveal how the system functioned across different regions. The translation strives for fidelity, preserving the original language’s stark honesty without the softening that often accompanies later retellings.
Beyond the raw facts, the author frames the discussion as a moral and religious inquiry, urging readers of conscience to confront the cruelty hidden beneath any veneer of benevolence. The narration does not shy away from the harsh realities, presenting them in a measured, scholarly tone that respects both historical accuracy and the listener’s capacity for thoughtful reflection. Whether you are new to the subject or seeking a deeper understanding, this presentation invites a serious, compassionate engagement with a chapter of history that still resonates today.
Language
nl
Duration
~25 hours (1457K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Release date
2012-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1811–1896
Best known for writing Uncle Tom's Cabin, she turned a powerful moral protest against slavery into one of the 19th century's most widely read novels. Her work helped make fiction part of the national debate over slavery in the years before the American Civil War.
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