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100 1 _aHunt, Henry,
_d1773-1835
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-01
508 _aProduced by S.R.Ellison, Stan Goodman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1" by Henry Hunt is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text chronicles the life and political struggles of Henry Hunt, a radical reformer in England, particularly during a time of social upheaval and demand for democratic rights, with special focus on his imprisonment and efforts for universal suffrage. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Hunt's narrative by detailing his unjust imprisonment following a peaceful public meeting advocating for political reform in Manchester, where he was wrongfully sentenced to two years and six months in jail. Hunt recounts the violent suppression of the gathering by military forces, leading to death and injury among the attendees. In a passionate introduction, he dedicates his memoir to the radical reformers across England, reflecting on his commitment to the principles of equality and justice, particularly the right to vote. With a blend of personal history and political context, Hunt outlines his intent to document his life story during his incarceration, discussing the significant events and societal issues leading to his steadfast support for universal suffrage amidst governmental oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHunt, Henry, 1773-1835
653 _aSocial reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8685
999 _c50637
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