Thomas Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson was an English abolitionist, and a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. He helped found the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade and helped achieve passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended British trade in slaves.
A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 Taken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends
Discover the unique customs and principles of the Quakers, from their approach to marriage to the challenges they faced in maintaining their traditions within a changing world.
By Thomas Clarkson
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade, by the British Parliament (1839)
Witness the epic battle against injustice as dedicated individuals challenge a brutal system and fight to end the horrors of the slave trade.
By Thomas Clarkson
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II
Witness the gripping true story of how determined activists fought to dismantle a cruel system, facing powerful opposition to bring freedom to the enslaved.
By Thomas Clarkson
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I
Witness the heartbreaking journey of enslaved Africans and the impassioned fight to eradicate the brutal trade that stole their freedom.
By Thomas Clarkson
An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African Translated from a Latin Dissertation, Which Was Honoured with the First Prize in the University of Cambridge, for the Year 1785, with Additions
Discover a compelling historical account that ignited the fight for abolition by exposing the brutal realities of the slave trade.
By Thomas Clarkson
A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 Taken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends
Journey into the 19th century to examine the unique society of Quakers, their strict morals, and their misunderstood way of life.
By Thomas Clarkson
A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 Taken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends
Witness the peaceful yet firm stance of a religious society as they navigate the intricate realms of government, war, and truth, guided by conscience and unwavering beliefs.
By Thomas Clarkson
Thoughts on the Necessity of Improving the Condition of the Slaves in the British Colonies With a View to Their Ultimate Emancipation; and on the Practicability, the Safety, and the Advantages of the Latter Measure.
Slaves in the British colonies suffer under a cruel system, and advocates like Thomas Clarkson push for gradual emancipation and improved treatment, highlighting the moral, economic, and humanitarian benefits of such changes.
By Thomas Clarkson