The Barbarism of Slavery – Speech of Hon. Owen Lovejoy, 1860

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The Barbarism of Slavery – Speech of Hon. Owen Lovejoy, 1860

 

An original pre-Civil War political pamphlet titled “The Barbarism of Slavery,” featuring a speech delivered by Illinois Congressman Owen Lovejoy in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 5, 1860. Printed in Washington, D.C. by Buell & Blanchard, this piece represents a powerful anti-slavery address delivered on the eve of the Civil War.

 

The pamphlet is complete at eight pages and retains a strong, readable text throughout. The paper shows honest age toning with scattered foxing and light edge wear, consistent with period handling. The spine remains intact, and the pages are securely bound.

 

Lovejoy, a prominent abolitionist and brother of martyred anti-slavery editor Elijah Lovejoy, was a leading voice against the expansion of slavery. This speech forcefully condemns the institution, offering a compelling example of the political rhetoric that defined the era and contributed to the growing sectional divide.

 

A desirable and historically significant pre-war imprint, offering direct insight into Congressional debate over slavery just one year before the outbreak of the Civil War.

 

Inventory Number: DOC 312