Slavery in Pennsylvania: A Dissertation Submitted to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University in Conformity with the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 1910

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Edward Raymond Turner's 1910 doctoral dissertation, Slavery in Pennsylvania, offers a meticulous historical examination of the institution of slavery within the Pennsylvania colony. Turner traces the legal and social evolution of abolitionist sentiment in the state, analyzing how Pennsylvania's unique political landscape influenced the abolitionist movement differently than in other Northern states. The work combines legal analysis with cultural history, examining legislative debates and public sentiment over several decades.\n\nThis comprehensive study is essential reading for students and researchers of American history, abolitionism, and the legal history of slavery. Turner's detailed research provides valuable insights into the regional variations of the anti-slavery movement and the specific contributions of Pennsylvania abolitionists. The EPUB format makes the full text accessible for study and reference, preserving the depth of Turner's original work.