Amistad Argument

The Amistad Argument is a book written by John Quincy Adams, a former US President, and member of the House of Representatives. The book details the legal proceedings surrounding the Amistad case, which involved a group of African slaves who revolted against their captors on a Spanish slave ship in 1839. Adams played a pivotal role in the case, representing the Amistad slaves before the Supreme Court and arguing for their freedom. The book includes a transcript of Adams' argument before the Supreme Court, as well as his correspondence and other documents related to the case.In addition to recounting the legal proceedings, The Amistad Argument also explores the broader political and social context of the case, including the abolitionist movement and the tensions between the United States and Spain over the issue of slavery. Overall, The Amistad Argument provides a detailed and compelling account of one of the most important legal cases in American history, and sheds light on the complex issues surrounding slavery and freedom in the mid-19th century.Full title: Argument of John Quincy Adams Before the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and others, Africans, captured in the schooner Amistad, by Lieut. Gedney, Delivered on the 24th of February and 1st of March 1841.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.