The Slave Power: Its Character, Career, and Probable Designs: Being an Attempt to Explain the Real Issues Involved in the American Contest

This trade paperback edition shows moderate wear, with some creasing and edge wear typical of its age. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. The cover design is still vibrant, though slightly faded along the spine.

"The Slave Power: Its Character, Career, and Probable Designs" by J. E. Cairnes offers a penetrating analysis of the political dynamics leading up to the American Civil War. This edition, published by Harper & Row in 1969, is part of the Harper Torchbook series, featuring an introduction by Harold D. Woodman. Originally published in 1862, Cairnes' work remains a significant historical document, exploring the influence of slavery on American politics. This trade paperback edition provides modern readers with insights into the contentious issues of the era. The book is an essential resource for historians and political science enthusiasts interested in the antebellum period. The condition is consistent with its age, showing some wear typical for a paperback of this vintage.