Come Dungeons Dark
Come Dungeons Dark by John Taylor Caldwell, published by Luath Press in 1988, is a first edition work that spans 290 pages. This book delves into the life of Guy Aldred, a prominent figure in Glasgow known for his passionate oratory against societal injustices. Aldred, born in London in 1886 and later a resident of Glasgow, was a vocal advocate for political change, despite never being elected to the government he criticized. His life was marked by a relentless pursuit of what he viewed as the liberation of mankind from various forms of oppression.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Aldred’s multifaceted identity as a Boy-Preacher, Social Democrat, and Anarcho-Communist, among other roles. The narrative highlights his significant contributions to political discourse and his experiences as a prisoner of conscience. Caldwell, who took up Aldred’s cause after his death in 1963, presents a comprehensive account of Aldred’s beliefs and struggles, offering insights into the political ideologies that shaped his life. This edition provides a thorough examination of Aldred’s legacy within the context of political history in Europe, particularly in Great Britain and Scotland.
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Hardly a street-corner site in Glasgow did not know Guy Aldred’s great resonant voice belabouring the evils of society. Hardly a Glasgow voter for three generations did not have the opportunity of electing him to the city or national government he despised so much – and vowed to enter only on his own terms, if elected. But he never was elected, although he once stood simultaneously for 14 city wards. He claimed there was better company in Barlinnie (which he knew well) than in the Corridors of Power. Guy Alfred Aldred was born on November 5th, 1886, and died on 16th October 1963. He had just 10 pence in his pocket when he died. Born a Londoner, he settled in Glasgow in 1919, although he was well known in the city before then. He spoke and wrote many millions of words in his unending drive towards what he believed to be the liberation of mankind from economic and philosophical bondage. Boy-Preacher, Social Democrat, Prisoner of Conscience (repeatedly), Conscientious Objector, Anarcho-Communist, orator, writer, publishing – Guy Aldred never ceased struggling for those things in which he believed. John Taylor Caldwell was the man who carried the banner for Guy Aldred. He left Guy’s death-bed to carry on the work, and continued the struggle for several more years.
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