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The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished

by Henry Charles Carey

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About this book

The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Henry Charles Carey. Catalog subjects include Slavery; Slavery -- United States; Working class. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished is calibrated from 37,765 sampled words across 24 chapters: sentences average 31.9 words, 55.8% exceed 24 words and 8.8% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 31.9 words, with 30.1% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

8.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 18 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

24 chapters

  1. 01THE2 min
  2. 02PREFACE.2 min
  3. 03THE SLAVE TRADE, DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN. CHAPTER I.5 min
  4. 04CHAPTER II.11 min
  5. 05CHAPTER III.10 min
  6. 06CHAPTER IV.22 min
  7. 07CHAPTER V.14 min
  8. 08CHAPTER VI.17 min
  9. 09CHAPTER VII.18 min
  10. 10CHAPTER VIII.9 min
  11. 11CHAPTER IX.41 min
  12. 12CHAPTER X.41 min
  13. 13CHAPTER XI.14 min
  14. 14CHAPTER XII.51 min
  15. 15CHAPTER XIII.23 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XIV.13 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XV.25 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XVI.11 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XVII.29 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XVIII.20 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XIX.23 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XX.13 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XXI.11 min
  24. 24FOOTNOTES:25 min
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