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John Woolman was one of the most significant Americans of the eighteenth century, though he was not a famous politician, general, scientist, or man of letters, and he never held public office. This superb book makes it clear why he mattered so much. A humble tailor known at first only to the Quakers who encountered him at meetings in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New England, Woolman became a prophetic voice for the entire Anglo-American world when he spoke out against the evils of slavery. Thomas P. Slaughter's deft, dramatic narrative suggests how it was that the mystic Woolman became an unforgettable public figure, his gospel infused with a benign confidence that ordinary people could achieve spiritual perfection. Placing Woolman in the full context of his times, Slaughter paints the portrait of a hero - and not just for the Quakers, social reformers, labour organizers, socialists, and peace advocates who have long admired him.

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"""A masterful biography... Any understanding of the history of social reform in America beings with Woolman, and understanding Woolman starts here."" - Kirkus - Starred Review."""

A masterful biography... Any understanding of the history of social reform in America beings with Woolman, and understanding Woolman starts here. - Kirkus - Starred Review.

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"Thomas P. Slaughter, the author of five books, including ""The Whiskey Rebellion"" and ""Exploring Lewis and Clark,"" is the Arthur R. Miller Professor of History at the University of Rochester. He lives in Brighton, NewYork, with his wife and two children."

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