This two-volume autobiography of James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855), traveller, writer and social idealist, was published in 1855.

Excerpt from Autobiography of James Silk Buckingham, Vol. 1 This Book will surprise many, and entertain, it is hoped, not a few; but, above all, it will help to in struct the humblest of its readers in one of the most important lessons adapted to their condition namely, that there is no Obscurity of birth, no privation of property, and no opposition either of powerful indi viduals, or still more powerful public bodies and go vernments, that may not be overcome, by industry, integrity, zeal, and perseverance -no depth of mis fortune, from which the victim may not hope to emerge, by labour, economy, temperance, and that single-mindedness which regards the faithful dis charge of duty as the great object to which all others must be made subordinate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In this captivating autobiography, Buckingham tells the story of his remarkable life, including his travels to foreign lands, his experiences as a journalist and editor, and his political activism. He describes the challenges he faced along the way, including imprisonment and censorship, as well as the achievements and successes that gave him great satisfaction. This book is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the life and times of a pioneering journalist and social reformer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.