A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade

by William Wilberforce

The book 'A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade Addressed to the freeholders and other inhabitants of Yorkshire' by William Wilberforce addresses the inhumane practices and consequences of the Slave Trade. It delves into the sources of slaves, the atrocities committed, and the detrimental effects on Africa. Wilberforce emphasizes the urgent need for abolition to end suffering and injustice, challenging misconceptions about Africans' civilization and refuting justifications for slavery. The book provides detailed insights into African societies, the Mandingo people, and the impact of colonization and exploitation during the slave trade era.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2024

About the author

William Wilberforce was an MP, a committed Christian and a vanguard in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. He campaigned all his life, despite opposition and ill health and championed reform in many areas of society. He was founder of the Church Mission Society and what would later come to be known as the RSPCA.