Anticipations of the Future to Serve as Lessons for the Present Time: In the Form of Extracts of Letters from an English Resident in the United States

Exploring the potential consequences of political shifts in the United States, this work presents a series of letters from an English resident to the London Times between 1864 and 1870. The author, Edmund Ruffin, speculates on the ramifications of the upcoming elections, predicting civil unrest following the election of Republican candidates. The book includes an appendix discussing the causes and consequences of Southern independence, offering insights into the societal and political climate of the era. This collection is part of the Sabin Americana series, which documents over 400 years of American history.