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Josiah Conder was editor of the British literary magazine 'The Eclectic Review' and the abolitionist newspaper 'The Patriot'. He was also an author of religious and literary works, a poet and a hymnodist who wrote several hymns which are still popular today. His most successful publication was his 'Congregational Hymn Book' in 1834. He was a co-founder of the 'British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society for the Abolition of Slavery and the Slave-trade throughout the World'. He never travelled abroad but compiled The Modern Traveller - 30 geographic volumes covering many countries worldwide.
Josiah Conder was editor of the British literary magazine 'The Eclectic Review' and the abolitionist newspaper 'The Patriot'. He was also an author of religious and literary works, a poet and a hymnodist who wrote several hymns which are still popular today. His most successful publication was his 'Congregational Hymn Book' in 1834. He was a co-founder of the 'British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society for the Abolition of Slavery and the Slave-trade throughout the World'. He never travelled abroad but compiled The Modern Traveller - 30 geographic volumes covering many countries worldwide.
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| Name: | Josiah Conder |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1789 |
| Date of death: | 1855 |
| Roles: | Abolitionist; Author; Hymnodist; Poet |
| Linked correspondent: | Thomas Binney (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP023 |
