Jesse Torrey Jr. (1787–c.1834) was an American physician, abolitionist, and writer known for his early anti-slavery advocacy and educational efforts. His works on human rights, moral philosophy, and public libraries influenced abolitionist movements and literacy initiatives.
Born in New Lebanon, New York, Torrey was committed to social reform, particularly abolitionism and education. In 1804, he established a free juvenile library in New York, one of the earliest efforts to promote public access to books.
His notable publications include A Portraiture of Domestic Slavery in the United States (1817,) documenting firsthand enslaved narratives and critiquing the slave trade; The Moral Instructor and Guide to Virtue and Happiness (1819,) offering ethical teachings; and The Intellectual Torch (1817,) advocating universal education through free public libraries. His work American Slave Trade (1822) further exposed the horrors of human trafficking.
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If you wish to study men you must not neglect to mix with the society of children.
—Jesse Torrey
Topics: Children
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