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Slavery Debated and Christian Reform in Africa and Cornwall
A 19th century critique condemns the slave trade along the east African coast and in the Persian Gulf, urging England to end these practices. It praises Captain Sullivan and Sir Bartle Frere and lauds Rev Horace Waller. The piece also profiles James Thorne of Shebbear, founder of the Bible Christian denomination, detailing his fervent preaching, fights against State Church restraint, and enduring legacy.
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Quiloa
Kellwa
Zanzibar
Samoa
Africa
England
China
Persian Gulf
Sullivan
Lamos
Arabian
Juba
Quillimane
Angola
Mozambique
Ibo
Bartle Frere
Horace Waller
Captain Sullivan
John Wesley
James Thorne
Shebbear
Bible Christian
Cornwall
Wales
Mr. Thorne
O’bryan
Devon
St. Blazey
Methodist Society
Thorne
Reeds
James
Devonshire
Roborough
Piper
Paul
Lake
Langtree
Halloo
Kent
Bible Christian Conference
Plymouth