Pictured here is the pamphlet from Leo XIII to the Bishops of Brazil on the issue of Church and Slavery. In this pamphlet, the catholic church's disdain and rejection of slavery is shown. Within the pamphlet, there is even an argument explaining that the evils of slavery stem from the first sin, and that somewhere …
Oddments of Andean Diplomacy- 1877
As seen in a letter from Mr. Helper to a Mr. Hon in this compilation of letters and diplomatic miscellaneous instances in Brazil, it is evident that though some viewed slavery as wrong, it was not always the moral wrong doing of the master that was seen as the issue. In this letter, a new …
Simon: The Story of a Negro Slave in Brazil- 1856
In this writing, Oertel Wilhelm wrote a true story about a slave named Simon. He took the original story from a newspaper article published in Rio de Janeiro and wrote an entire book dedicated to that man's story. In his book, he begins by explaining the way Simon had been taken from his home and …
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Narrative of a Recent Visit to Brazil- 1853
In this narrative of a trip to Brazil, John Candler and Wilson Burgess document their mission to present an address on slavery and the slave trade. While there, these two men were able to speak with a variety of people on this topic and find a multitude of perspectives. In one experience, they were able …
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Travels in Brazil- 1816
When traveling in Brazil, a man by the name of Henry Koster experienced the culture and slavery first hand. In his travels, Koster witnessed how the Catholic church perceived the Africans as they came into Brazil. In his writings, he notes how the church views the Africans as viewed as brute animals and are not …
The Cane 