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We condemn the “Index Expurgatorius” of the Roman Church; but American Slave-Masters have an Index where are inscribed all the generous books of the age.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement critiques the censorship of literature by slave masters, comparing it to the Roman Church's practices.
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