Slavery and the Slave Trade in British India With Notices of the Existence of These Evils in the Islands of Ceylon, Malacca, and Penang (1841)

Slavery And The Slave Trade In British India: With Notices Of The Existence Of These Evils In The Islands Of Ceylon, Malacca, And Penang (1841) is a book written by the British Anti Slavery Society. The book provides a comprehensive account of the slave trade and slavery in British India, as well as the existence of these practices in the islands of Ceylon, Malacca, and Penang. The authors of the book provide detailed descriptions of the various forms of slavery that existed in these regions, including the slave trade in women and children, the use of forced labor in agriculture and industry, and the exploitation of indentured laborers. The book also examines the economic and social factors that contributed to the continuation of slavery and the slave trade in these regions, as well as the efforts of abolitionists to bring an end to these practices. Overall, Slavery And The Slave Trade In British India is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in the history of the British Empire and the global struggle against slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.