The spirit of David Walker, the obscure hero / James S. Peters, II
- Bib ID:
- 612876
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Peters, James S. (James Sedalia), 1917-
- Description:
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- Lanham, MD : University Press of America, 2002
- p. cm.
- ISBN:
- 0761823042
- Summary:
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"It is regrettable that society forgets its heroes too easily. Many men and women pass through this world, do good works, make sacrifices and after their demise are soon forgotten. David Walker is one such - a forgotten hero of the antislavery movement during the 19th century. Walker inspired the early abolitionists, both Black and White with his published work: To My Afflicted Brethrens, 1829. An appeal to the Colored citizens of the world was one of the most provocative political statements of the 19th century." "Walker was a visionary prophet. He perceived the future quite accurately and envisioned eventual emancipation of the slaves in the South as well as the slaughter that was necessary. He predicted a violent upheaval - the Civil War." "Dr. James Peters has collected writings of David Walker and brought them into the present for the modern day reader. You can now hear the voice and share the wisdom of this long-forgotten hero."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- Pt. 1. The Voice of David Walker From the Grave
- Pt. 2. David Walker: A Plague on Your House Through War
- Pt. 3. The Prophecy Realized
- Pt. 4. Toward World Peace.
- Subject:
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- Walker, David, 1785-1830
- Walker, David, 1785-1830. Walker's appeal, in four articles
- African American abolitionists -- Biography
- Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
- Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Antislavery movements -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History -- 19th century
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- Until 2087 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 2017
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2002
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