19th c. Quaker Death Penalty Abolition Pamphet: "The Death Penalty, Discussed In A Parliament Of The South Sea Islands"
by Leeds, Josiah W. (Editor)
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Josiah W. Leeds, Philadelphia, PA, 1901; 12 mo (3 3/4" x 6"), 8 pages; printed paper wraps. Self-published pamphlet by notable Quaker author and peace activist Josiah W. Leeds (1841-1908) advocating the abolishment of the death penalty and citing, in support of his thesis, a formal debate which had some years earlier taken place in a council of Society Islanders convoked to consider the same topic, recorded by Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet during their historic voyages to the South Sea Islands, 1821-1829. Introductory remarks and background by the author. Fine condition, previous owner cursive signature in the top margin of the front wrap. An original booklet, not a reprint.
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- Title
- 19th c. Quaker Death Penalty Abolition Pamphet: "The Death Penalty, Discussed In A Parliament Of The South Sea Islands"
- Author
- Leeds, Josiah W. (Editor)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Josiah W. Leeds
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA,
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
- Death Penalty, Peace Movement, Anti War Movement, Pacifism, Quakers, Josiah W. Leeds, South Sea Islands, Religion, Anthropology, Law
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- Spirituality and Religion;
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