Beschreibung:
This five-volume biography of abolitionist William Wilberforce, drawn from his own writings, was published in 1838 by his sons.
Preface; 1. Birth; 2. 1780-1783. Hull election; 3. 1783-4. First election for Yorkshire; 4. April 1784 to April 1786. Takes his seat for Yorkshire; 5. April 1786 to September 1787. Registry and Surgical-Subject Bills; 6. September 1787 to December 1788. Retirement at Bath; 7. December 1788 to July 1790. Serious resolutions; 8. July 1790 to December 1791. Summer excursions; 9. December 1791 to December 1792. Return to London; Appendix.