Pennsylvania Quaker Anthony Benezet was one of the most important and prolific abolitionists of the eighteenth century. The first to combine religious and philosophical arguments with extensive documentation of the slave trade based on eyewitness reports from Africa and the colonies; Benezet's antislavery writings served as foundational texts for activists on both sides of the Atlantic. In England; those who incorporated his work into their own writings included Granville Sharp; John Wesley; Thomas Clarkson; and William Dillwyn; while Benjamin Franklin; Benjamin Rush; David Cooper; James Forten; Absalom Jones; and Richard Allen drew inspiration from his essays in America. Despite Benezet's pervasive influence during his lifetime; David L. Crosby's annotated edition represents the first time Benezet's antislavery works are available in one book. In addition to assembling Benezet's canon; Crosby chronicles the development of Benezet's antislavery philosophy and places the abolitionist's writing in historical context. Each work is preceded by an editor's note that describes the circumstances surrounding its original publication and the significance of the selection.Benezet's writings included in this edition:An Epistle of Caution and Advice Concerning the Buying and Keeping of Slaves (1754)Observations on the Enslaving; Importing; and Purchasing of Negroes (1759 1760)A Short Account of that Part of Africa Inhabited by the Negroes (1762)A Caution and Warning to Great Britain and Her Colonies (1766 1767)Some Historical Account of Guinea (1771)Benezet's Notes to John Wesley's Thoughts upon Slavery (1774)Observations on Slavery (1778)Short Observations on Slavery (1783)A valuable tool for scholars and students of African American history; slavery studies; and the Revolutionary era; The Complete Antislavery Writings of Anthony Benezet; 1754 1783 demonstrates the prevailing impact of the foremost pioneer in American abolitionism.
#283195 in Books Kate Cumming 1998-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.01 x .73 x 6.05l; 1.06 #File Name: 080712267X352 pagesKate The Journal of a Confederate Nurse
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. KATE THE JOURNAL OF A CONFEDERATE NURSEBy Norman VadenTHIS BOOK IS WELL LAID OUT AND READS GOOD.ALSO;THIS KIND OF HISTORY FROM A CONFEDERATE SOURCE IS DIFFICULT TO COME BY.I HAVE A FAMILY THAT WAS VERY INVOLVED MILITARILY IN THE CONFEDERATE CAUSE;SO THIS MEANS A LITTLE MORE TO ME.SOME OF THEM WERE IN HOSPITALS AND POW CAMPS;SOME DIED.THANKS NORMAN VADEN0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth your timeBy Jana KimballAn honest look into the life of a Confederate Nurse. Truly shows what life was like after the invasion of the Union army.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great service. Book was received just as describedBy DanniegirlInteresting narrative. Great service. Book was received just as described.
