The Judgment Of Lord Stowell: Respecting The Slavery Of The Mongrel Woman, Grace (1827) - Paperback

by John Haggard (Author)

The Judgment of Lord Stowell: Respecting the Slavery of the Mongrel Woman, Grace (1827) is a book written by John Haggard. It is a legal document that provides a detailed account of the court case involving the slavery of a woman named Grace, who was of mixed race. The book focuses on the judgment passed by Lord Stowell, who was a prominent judge in the 19th century. The case was brought before him in 1827 and involved Grace's owner, who was seeking to reclaim her after she had escaped. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal arguments put forth by both sides and the reasoning behind Lord Stowell's decision to allow Grace to remain free. It also delves into the broader issues of slavery and race relations in England during this time period. The Judgment of Lord Stowell: Respecting the Slavery of the Mongrel Woman, Grace (1827) is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and social attitudes towards slavery and race in 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.