William Wilberforce: The Story Of A Great Crusade (1903)

By Travers Buxton

Book Overview

William Wilberforce: The Story Of A Great Crusade, written by Travers Buxton and published in 1903, is a biography of the life and work of William Wilberforce. Wilberforce was a British politician and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book traces Wilberforce's early life and education, his entry into politics, and his tireless efforts to end the slave trade. It also covers his work on other social justice issues, such as prison reform and the promotion of Christianity. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, and the challenges Wilberforce faced in his crusade. It also highlights the role of other key figures in the abolition movement, including Thomas Clarkson and Granville Sharp. Overall, William Wilberforce: The Story Of A Great Crusade is a comprehensive and inspiring account of a remarkable man and his fight for justice.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: 1164088807
• ISBN13: 9781164088806
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"