Chapter 15 Summary

Unlike the previous chapters, Chapter 15 of Bury the Chains does not center around a specific person working towards the abolition of slavery in Britain, but on the resources used to spread the word and help towards a quicker abolition.  The roads were much better than roads elsewhere at the time which allowed for much quicker travel.  And with the introduction of "flying machines" or overnight travels, the efforts were accelerated.  Britain also had an impressive postal service that could deliver mail in record time.  The many newspapers helped to spread word and increase involvement.  Coffeehouses also played a large role in spreading the word.  Press was uncensored which allowed people to say absolutely anything about slavery without consequence.  Once the Britons experienced similar conditions, they began to empathize with the slaves and that when everyone began to fight for the single cause.