Heathen Slaves and Christian Rulers
by Katharine C. Bushnell Elizabeth Wheeler Andrew
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About This Book
In 'Heathen Slaves and Christian Rulers,' editors Elizabeth Wheeler Andrew and Katharine C. Bushnell present a powerful collection that dives deep into the systemic exploitation under colonial administrations, particularly focusing on the plight of women in East Asian societies. The anthology uniquely intertwines investigative journalism with impassioned advocacy, offering readers a literary journey marked by diverse styles—from factual reporting to evocative personal narratives. This work stands out for its bold exploration of colonial oppression and the resilience of the human spirit in the ...
Chapters (22)
- DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MISS MARGARET CULBERTSON MILITANT SAINT AND SAINTED WARRIOR
- PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
- CONTENTS
- 1 THE EARLY DAYS OF HONG KONG 2 TREACHEROUS LEGISLATION 3 HOW THE PROTECTOR PROTECTED 4 MORE POWER DEMANDED AND OBTAINED 5 HOUNDED TO DEATH 6 THE PROTECTOR'S COURT AND SLAVERY 7 OTHER DERELICT OFFICIALS 8 JUSTICE FROM THE SUPREME BENCH 9 THE CHINESE PETITION AND PROTEST 10 NOT FALLEN—BUT ENSLAVED 11 THE MAN FOR THE OCCASION 12 THE CHIEF JUSTICE ANSWERS HIS OPPONENTS 13 THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY 14 NEW PROTECTIVE ORDINANCES 15 "PROTECTION" AT SINGAPORE 16 SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES 17 STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM 18 PERILS AND REMEDIES
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