Life of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton : Extraordinary Perseverance.

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Author / Creator:Bruce, David.
Imprint:Lexington Books, 2013.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11404542
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ISBN:1306202973
9781306202978
9780739183380
0739183389
9780739183373
0739183370
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:The Life of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton is a biography of one of Great Britain's most prominent social activists and examines his quest to improve humanity during the first half of the nineteenth century. Using Buxton's Memoirs and personal papers, as well as the writings of his friends and contemporaries, David Bruce paints a full portrait of an idealistic businessman driven by religious conviction and national pride who tried to influence the destiny of his country.
Other form:Print version: 9781306202978