Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer

By Mary Coffin Johnson

Book Overview

""Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer"" is a biography written by Mary Coffin Johnson about her grandfather, Charles F. Coffin. The book chronicles Coffin's life from his childhood in Nantucket, Massachusetts to his career as a successful businessman and Quaker leader. Coffin was a prominent figure in the 19th century American Quaker community and played a key role in the abolitionist movement. The book explores Coffin's personal and professional relationships, including his marriage to Mary Swain and his close friendship with fellow Quaker and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. Johnson's writing provides a detailed account of Coffin's life and accomplishments, while also offering insight into the Quaker faith and its impact on American history. Overall, ""Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer"" is a compelling biography of an influential figure in American Quakerism and the abolitionist movement.Preceded By Earliest Historical Period Of The Coffin Family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163156590
• ISBN13: 9781163156599
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"