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| Summary |
The Life of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton is a biography of one of Great Britain's most prominent social activists and examines his quest to improve humanity during the first half of the nineteenth century. Using Buxton's Memoirs and personal papers, as well as the writings of his friends and contemporaries, David Bruce paints a full portrait of an idealistic businessman driven by religious conviction and national pride who tried to influence the destiny of his country. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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"Principles early planted" -- Spitalfields -- "An inner light" -- Buxton and penal reform -- Buxton in Parliament, 1819-1822 -- Taking command, 1822-1829 -- Abolition and its aftermath, 1830-1838 -- "A holy cause:" the Niger expedition of 1841 -- Buxton in winter. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Buxton, Thomas Fowell, Sir, 1786-1845.
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Buxton, Thomas Fowell, Sir, 1786-1845. |
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Social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Social reformers. |
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Great Britain. |
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Biographies.
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Abolitionists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Abolitionists. |
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781306202978 |
| ISBN |
1306202973 (e-book) |
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9781306202978 (e-book) |
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9780739183380 (electronic book) |
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0739183389 (electronic book) |
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9780739183373 |
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0739183370 |
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