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Calumny Refuted by Facts From Liberia / With Extracts From the Inaugural Address of the Coloured President Roberts; an Eloquent Speech of Hilary Teage, a Coloured Senator; and Extracts From a Discourse by H. H. Garnett, a Fugitive Slave, on the Past and Present Condition, and Destiny of the Coloured Race. Presented to the Boston Anti-slavery Bazaar, U.S., By the Author of "A Tribute for the Negro." cover

Calumny Refuted by Facts From Liberia / With Extracts From the Inaugural Address of the Coloured President Roberts; an Eloquent Speech of Hilary Teage, a Coloured Senator; and Extracts From a Discourse by H. H. Garnett, a Fugitive Slave, on the Past and Present Condition, and Destiny of the Coloured Race. Presented to the Boston Anti-slavery Bazaar, U.S., By the Author of "A Tribute for the Negro."

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The text gathers speeches, addresses, and personal testimony to rebut claims of Negro inferiority, presenting Liberia as a practical example of Black self-government, education, and Christian morality. It reproduces extracts from the inaugural address of J. J. Roberts, an eloquent speech by Hilary Teage, and a discourse by H. H. Garnett to illustrate administrative competence, educational attainment, civic virtue, and reforms such as compulsory schooling and limits on alcohol. The author affirms colonization only as a voluntary, improvement-focused enterprise and condemns forced expatriation, arguing that environment and opportunity, not race, determine moral and intellectual development.

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Wilson Armistead

Wilson Armistead was an American author and abolitionist known for his contributions to anti-slavery literature. His notable work, "Calumny Refuted by Facts From Liberia," presents a compelling argument against the misconceptions surrounding the African American experience and advocates for the rights and dignity of the colored race. In addition to his activism, Armistead also explored regional folklore in his book "Tales and Legends of the English Lakes," which reflects his interest in the cultural narratives of England. Through his writings, he sought to challenge societal norms and promote understanding and empathy.

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