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Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton

Thomas Binney

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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9781104305581
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Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton: A Study For Young Men (1871) is a biographical work by Thomas Binney that explores the life and accomplishments of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton. Buxton was a British politician and social reformer who played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. The book begins by providing a brief overview of Buxton’s family background and early life, before delving into his political career. Binney details Buxton’s work as a Member of Parliament, where he championed various social and humanitarian causes, including prison reform and the abolition of slavery. The book also explores Buxton’s personal life, including his marriage to Hannah Gurney and his strong Christian faith. Binney highlights Buxton’s commitment to his beliefs and the impact they had on his political and social work. Throughout the book, Binney emphasizes the importance of Buxton’s legacy and encourages young men to follow in his footsteps. He argues that Buxton’s dedication to social justice and his unwavering commitment to his values serve as a model for future generations. Overall, Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton: A Study For Young Men is a comprehensive and inspiring biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable individual and encourages readers to emulate his example.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.

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