Slavery And The Slave Trade In British India; With Notices Of The Existence Of These Evils In The Islands Of Ceylon, Malacca, And Penang, Drawn From Official Documents

"Slavery And The Slave Trade In British India" offers a historical account of the prevalence of slavery and the slave trade within British India and neighboring regions during the early 19th century. Compiled anonymously and drawing from official documents, the book sheds light on the existence of these practices not only in India but also in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Malacca, and Penang. This detailed examination provides valuable insights into the socio-economic conditions of the time, the legal framework surrounding slavery, and the impact on the lives of those enslaved. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the history of human rights and exploitation under British colonial rule in Asia. The book's historical value lies in its comprehensive compilation of evidence regarding a dark chapter in colonial history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.