The Science of Abolition Writing & editing guides Alexandra has always loved a

Alexandra has always loved a challenge

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They agree on nothing

She has already betrayed her ancient order

The Science of Abolition Writing & editing guides Alexandra has always loved aIn the context of slavery, science is usually associated with slaveholders scientific justifications of racism. But this book demonstrates that abolitionists were equally adept at using scientific ideas to discredit slaveholders. Focusing on antislavery scientists and black and white abolitionists in Britain and America between the 1770s and 1860s, historian Eric Herschthal shows how these activists drew upon chemistry, botany, medicine, and mechanics