Granville Sharp's book is a scathing denunciation of slavery and the slave trade in England. It argues that any claim of private property in human beings is unjust and immoral. The book is divided into four parts, each of which makes a compelling case against slavery. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the abolitionist movement in England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.