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A dissuasion to Great-Britain and the colonies, from the slave trade to Africa

By James Swan
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The pamphlet condemns the transatlantic slave trade on moral, legal, and practical grounds, arguing it contradicts divine and civil law and harms both European and African societies. Written in the plain form of a sermon, it surveys ethical objections, economic and political disadvantages, and the advantages abolition would bring to Britain, its colonies, and Africa, then proposes measures to place commerce with Africa on a just and lawful footing. The author appeals to readers' sense of liberty and humanity and urges both popular conviction and legislative action to end the inhuman traffic.

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James Swan

James Swan was an advocate against the transatlantic slave trade, best known for his work "A Dissuasion to Great-Britain and the Colonies, from the Slave Trade to Africa." In this significant text, he articulates a moral and economic argument against the slave trade, urging Britain and its colonies to reconsider their involvement in this inhumane practice. Swan's writings contribute to the broader discourse on abolition and reflect the growing sentiment against slavery in the 18th and 19th centuries. His work remains a notable part of the literary heritage surrounding the fight for human rights.

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