Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 05 (of 20)

"Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 05 (of 20)" by Charles Sumner is a gathering of speeches and writings that showcases the author's fight against slavery in 19th-century America. This volume highlights Sumner's powerful arguments for fairness and freedom, as he challenges the morality of a country struggling with slavery. As a leader in the abolition movement, his works shed light on his personal beliefs as well as the political world of his time. The volume begins with a speech Sumner gave in New York in 1855, where he passionately talks about the need for, possibility of, and importance of the antislavery movement. Sumner discusses how people's views on slavery have changed, from quietly accepting it to actively fighting against it, underlining the moral duty to end this injustice. He examines slavery’s legal and social aspects, urging the North to unite against its tyrannical hold, and the harm it inflicts on individuals and the entire nation. The speech sets the stage for a compelling argument that emphasizes the ethical and urgent requirements of his era.