Lectures Of George Thompson: History Of His Connection With The Antislavery Cause In England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163768440)

The book ""Lectures of George Thompson: History of His Connection with the Antislavery Cause in England"" is a collection of speeches and lectures delivered by George Thompson, a prominent British abolitionist who played a key role in the fight against slavery in the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Thompson's life and work, including his involvement with various antislavery societies, his travels to the United States to promote the cause of abolition, and his efforts to raise awareness about the horrors of slavery through public speaking. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to slavery, including the history of the slave trade, the conditions of slavery in different parts of the world, and the moral and political arguments against the institution of slavery. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Thompson, written by his friend and fellow abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. Overall, ""Lectures of George Thompson"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the antislavery movement and the role of British abolitionists in the fight against slavery.With A Full Report Of The Discussion Between Mr. Thompson And Mr. Borthwick, The Proslavery Agent, Held At The Royal Amphitheater, Liverpool, Eng., And Which Continued For Six Evenings With Unabated Interest, Comp. From Various English Edition. Also, A Brief History Of His Connection With The Antislavery Cause In England.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.

Author: George Thompson,William Lloyd Garrison
ISBN-10: 1163768448
ISBN-13: 9781163768440
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d