Prophet Of Peace (1907)

By Asenath Carver Coolidge

Book Overview

Prophet of Peace is a book written by Asenath Carver Coolidge in 1907. The book is a biography of Elihu Burritt, an American diplomat, abolitionist, and social activist who lived in the 19th century. Elihu Burritt was known as the ""Learned Blacksmith"" due to his profession as a blacksmith and his extensive knowledge of languages and history. The book chronicles Burritt's life from his childhood in Connecticut to his travels throughout Europe as a diplomat and advocate for peace. It also details his involvement in the abolitionist movement and his efforts to promote education and literacy among the working class. Coolidge's writing style is engaging and informative, providing a vivid picture of Burritt's life and the social and political climate of the time. The book also includes several illustrations and photographs of Burritt and his contemporaries. Overall, Prophet of Peace is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to promoting peace, education, and social justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social activism, and the pursuit of peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116721188X
• ISBN13: 9781167211881
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"