The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey by E. Fuller Torrey (English) Hardc

Description: The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey by E. Fuller Torrey Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description During his brief yet remarkable career, abolitionist Charles Torrey - called the father of the Underground Railroad by his peers - assisted almost four hundred slaves in gaining their freedom. The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey presents the first comprehensive biography of one of Americas most dedicated abolitionists. Publisher Description During his brief yet remarkable career, abolitionist Charles Torrey -- called the ""father of the Underground Railroad"" by his peers -- assisted almost four hundred slaves in gaining their freedom. A Yale graduate and an ordained minister, Torrey set up a well-organised route for escaped slaves traveling from Washington and Baltimore to Philadelphia and Albany. Arrested in Baltimore in 1844 for his activities, Torrey spent two years in prison before he succumbed to tuberculosis. By then, other abolitionists widely recognised and celebrated Torreys exploits: running wagonloads of slaves northward in the night, dodging slave catchers and sheriffs, and involving members of Congress in his schemes. Nonetheless, the historiography of abolitionism has largely overlooked Torreys fascinating and compelling story. The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey presents the first comprehensive biography of one of Americas most dedicated abolitionists. According to author E. Fuller Torrey, a distant relative, Charles Torrey pushed the abolitionist movement to become more political and active. He helped advance the faction that challenged the leadership of William Lloyd Garrison, provoking an irreversible schism in the movement and making Torrey and Garrison bitter enemies. Torrey played an important role in the formation of the Liberty Party and in the emergence of political abolitionism. Not satisfied with the slow pace of change, he also pioneered aggressive abolitionism by personally freeing slaves, likely liberating more than any other person. In doing so, he inspired many others, including John Brown, who cited Torrey as one of his role models. E. Fuller Torreys study not only fills a substantial gap in the history of abolitionism but restores Charles Torrey to his rightful place as one of the most dedicated and significant abolitionists in American history. Author Biography E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., is the executive director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute and a professor of psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is the author or coauthor of twenty books, including The Roots of Treason, which was honored by the National Book Critics Circle. Details ISBN 0807152315 ISBN-13 9780807152317 Title The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey Author E. Fuller Torrey Format Hardcover Year 2013 Pages 256 Publisher Louisiana State University Press GE_Item_ID:158356604; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780807152317

Book Title: The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey

Number of Pages: 256 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles TOR REY

Publisher: LSU

Publication Year: 2013

Subject: Slavery, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Religious, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Clergy, United States / General

Item Height: 0.6 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 12.3 Oz

Author: E. Fuller TOR REY

Item Length: 8.5 in

Subject Area: Religion, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Width: 5.5 in

Series: Antislavery, Abolition, and the Atlantic World Ser.

Format: Hardcover