George Bourne prospectus 1842 Bourne, George

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George Bourne prospectus 1842 Bourne, George

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In 1842, George Bourne engaged in gathering support for the publication of an American edition of the . His prospectus includes 175 pages of signatures and brief comments from his supporters. London Christian Observer

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Bourne, George, 1780-1845

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Clergyman and abolitionist. From the description of George Bourne literary manuscript, 1802. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 124032243 Emigrating from England to Virginia, George Bourne was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian church in South River in 1814. This first direct experience with slavery convinced Bourne of its moral peril, and he quickly became an immediatist abolitionist, bringing down upon his shoulders not only the wrath of the local community, but the perse...