The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims Anti-Slavery Tracts No. 18

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In the tumultuous era leading up to the Civil War, the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 emerged as a pivotal and contentious piece of legislation, deepening the divide between North and South. In "The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims," author Samuel May meticulously examines the law's implications, highlighting the harrowing experiences of those who sought freedom against overwhelming odds. This compelling account reveals the moral complexities surrounding unalienable rights and the legal ramifications for both enslaved individuals and abolitionists. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work serves as an essential resource for understanding the human cost of legislation that perpetuated injustice. Explore the narratives that challenge the conscience of a nation grappling with its values.