Life of Anthony Benezet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161617405)

The Life Of Anthony Benezet is a biography of the renowned Quaker abolitionist, Anthony Benezet, written by the man himself. The book chronicles Benezet's life from his birth in France in 1713 to his death in Philadelphia in 1784. Benezet's story is one of tireless advocacy for the abolition of slavery and the education of African Americans, as well as his work as a teacher and philanthropist.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Benezet's life. It begins with his childhood in France, where he was raised in a Huguenot family and developed a deep love of learning. Benezet's family moved to England when he was a teenager, and he eventually settled in Philadelphia, where he became a teacher and began his lifelong work as an abolitionist.Throughout the book, Benezet describes his efforts to educate African Americans and to persuade his fellow Quakers to join him in the fight against slavery. He also provides a vivid account of the horrors of the slave trade, and his efforts to bring an end to it. The book is a powerful testament to Benezet's commitment to justice and equality, and his unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives.In addition to its historical significance, The Life Of Anthony Benezet is also a beautifully written memoir. Benezet's prose is clear and elegant, and his descriptions of the people and events of his time are vivid and engaging. The book is an important work for anyone interested in the history of abolitionism, the Quaker movement, or the early years of the United States.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: Anthony Benezet
ISBN-10: 116161740X
ISBN-13: 9781161617405
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d