Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar by J. Ewing Ritchie

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Author Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898
Title Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar
A Letter to the Members and Friends of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from [1844?] Aylott and Jones edition by David Price
Summary "Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a social and political pamphlet written in the mid-19th century, likely during the early Victorian era. This work serves as a critical reflection on the interconnected issues of slavery and the sugar trade, specifically addressing the moral and economic implications of supporting slave-grown sugar in Britain. Ritchie, addressing members of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, urges a reevaluation of their stance on free trade and its role in the abolition of slavery. The pamphlet comprises a passionate argument against the persistence of slavery fueled by the British marketplace's support for a sugar monopoly. Ritchie critiques the existing practices and policies that, in his view, sustain both slavery abroad and economic hardship at home, particularly for the working class. He argues that the monopoly on sugar, maintained under the guise of anti-slavery sentiment, ultimately harms not just the enslaved individuals but also the laborers in Britain who face increased prices for essential goods. By promoting free trade and the reduction of import duties on sugar, Ritchie believes that the free market would organically diminish the viability of slave labor, thus proposing a shift in focus from moralistic posturing to economically sensible and ethically sound practices that truly support emancipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Slavery
Subject Slave trade
Subject Sugar trade
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EBook-No. 52820
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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