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The Fearless Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Dwarf Who Became The First Revolutionary Abolitionist
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The Littleknown Story Of An Eighteenthcentury Quaker Dwarf Who Fiercely Attacked Slavery And Imagined A New, More Humane Way Of Lifein The Fearless Benjamin Lay, Renowned Historian Marcus Rediker Chronicles The Transatlantic Life And Times Of A Singular Mana Quaker Dwarf Who Demanded The Total, Unconditional Emancipation Of All Enslaved Africans Around The World. Mocked And Scorned By His Contemporaries, Lay Was Unflinching In His Opposition To Slavery, Often Performing Colorful Guerrilla Theater To Shame Slave Masters, Insisting That Human Bondage Violated The Fundamental Principles Of Christianity. He Drew On His Ideals To Create A Revolutionary Way Of Life, One That Embodied The Proclamation No Justice, No Peace.Lay Was Born In 1682 In Essex, England. His Philosophies, Employments, And Places Of Residencespanning England, Barbados, Philadelphia, And The Open Seaswere Markedly Diverse Over The Course Of His Life. He Worked As A Shepherd, Glove Maker, Sailor, And Bookseller. His Worldview Was An Astonishing Combination Of Quakerism, Vegetarianism, Animal Rights, Opposition To The Death Penalty, And Abolitionism.While In Abington, Philadelphia, Lay Lived In A Cavelike Dwelling Surrounded By A Library Of Two Hundred Books, And It Was In This Unconventional Abode Where He Penned A Fiery And Controversial Book Against Bondage, Which Benjamin Franklin Published In 1738. Always In Motion And Ever Confrontational, Lay Maintained Throughout His Life A Steadfast Opposition To Slavery And A Fierce Determination To Make His Fellow Quakers Denounce It, Which They Finally Began To Do Toward The End Of His Life.With Passion And Historical Rigor, Rediker Situates Lay As A Man Who Fervently Embodied The Ideals Of Democracy And Equality As He Practiced A Unique Concoction Of Radicalism Nearly Three Hundred Years Ago. Rediker Resurrects This Forceful And Prescient Visionary, Who Speaks To Us Across The Ages And Whose Innovative Approach To Activism Is A Gift, Transforming How We Consider The Past And How We Might Imagine The Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fearless Benjamin Lay'? A: The main theme of 'The Fearless Benjamin Lay' is the radical opposition to slavery and the advocacy for total emancipation of enslaved Africans, as embodied by the life of Benjamin Lay, a Quaker dwarf who challenged societal norms.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Marcus Rediker, a renowned historian known for his work on maritime history and social justice.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on September 5, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a high-quality finish.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in abolitionist history? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for readers interested in abolitionist history, as it chronicles the life and activism of Benjamin Lay, an early abolitionist.
- Q: What unique perspective does Marcus Rediker provide in this book? A: Marcus Rediker provides a unique perspective by combining historical rigor with a focus on radicalism and the ideals of democracy as practiced by Benjamin Lay in the 18th century.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Fearless Benjamin Lay' is an illustrated edition, enhancing the reading experience with visual elements.
- Q: What are the main philosophies discussed in the book? A: The main philosophies discussed in the book include Quakerism, vegetarianism, animal rights, opposition to the death penalty, and abolitionism.
- Q: Can this book be used as a resource for academic studies on slavery? A: Yes, this book can serve as a valuable resource for academic studies on slavery, social justice, and radical activism.