The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00267.061 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1857 |
| Title | Slavery and the remedy; or, the principles and suggestions for a remedial code |
| Date | 1857 |
| Author | Nott, Samuel (1788-1869) |
| Document Type | Book |
| Content Description | "Fifth edition: with a review of the decision of the supreme court in the case of Dred Scott." First edition published after Dred Scott, with a review of the case. Nott is an apologist for the court. Reminds readers of the possibility of secession if the decision favored the abolitionist cause, and reminds them also of American racism. The rest of the book is a treatise on the reasons for and law of slavery. Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, and Crocker and Brewster, Boston. |
| Subjects | Slavery African American History Law Government and Civics Secession Abolition Reform Movement Supreme Court Slave Life |
| People | Nott, Samuel (1788-1869) Scott, Dred (1809-1858) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |