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Wilson Armistead

 
9781331465508: Anthony Benezet (Classic Reprint): From the Original Memoir; Revised, With Additions

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Anthony Benezet: From the Original Memoir

A concise, accessible portrait of the life and work of Anthony Benezet, a 18th‑century Quaker educator and tireless advocate for human rights. This revised edition gathers stories, letters, and milestones that show how Benezet linked education, abolition, and faith in a practical program to help the vulnerable.

This biography highlights his early life as a refugee and settler, his dedication to teaching and inclusion, and his bold campaigns against the slave trade and slavery. It also illuminates his broader compassion for all who suffered injustice, from the deaf and marginalized to enslaved Africans and Indigenous peoples. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with the public impact of his lifelong labor to “do good” in a fractured world.
  • Learn how Benezet built schools for colored children in Philadelphia and argued for universal liberty.
  • See how his writings and petitions shaped conversations about abolition, war, and peace.
  • Discover the relationships and letters that connected him with other reformers, friends, and supporters.
  • Understand the steady, practical faith that guided his daily actions and long career.
Ideal for readers of history, religious reform, and biographies of conscience, this edition invites you to reflect on the power of steady advocacy to change laws and lives.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, human portrait of a life devoted to justice, education, and mercy.

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