The revolutionary life of an 18th century Quaker dwarf who was among the first to fight against slavery and animal cruelty. Prophet Against Slavery&nbsp;is an action-packed chronicle of the remarkable and radical Benjamin Lay. Based on the award-winning biography by Marcus Rediker that sparked the Quaker community to re-embrace Lay after 280 years of disownment, graphic novelist David Lester brings the full scope of Lay&rsquo;s activism and ideas to life. Born in 1682 to a humble Quaker family in Essex, England, Lay was a forceful and prescient visionary. Understanding the fundamental evil that slavery represented, he would unflinchingly use guerrilla theatre tactics and direct action to shame slave owners and traders in his community. The prejudice Lay suffered from being a dwarf and a hunchback, as well as his devout faith, informed his passion for all human and animal liberation. Exhibiting stamina, fortitude, and integrity in the face of the...

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