""Familiar Sketch of William Wilberforce"" is a biographical book written by Joseph John Gurney in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of William Wilberforce, a British politician, philanthropist, and abolitionist who played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book covers Wilberforce's childhood, his education at Cambridge University, his entry into politics, and his...